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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.08, 378.21 and 175.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.08, 378.21 and 175.02 is: 262.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.08 : 378.21 = 175.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.08/378.21 = 175.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.08x = 378.21 × 175.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.08x = 66,194.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,194.31/252.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.59

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