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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.09, 375.84 and 245.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.09, 375.84 and 245.67 is: 366.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.09 : 375.84 = 245.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.09/375.84 = 245.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.09x = 375.84 × 245.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.09x = 92,332.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,332.61/252.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.27

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