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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.10, 377.82 and 245.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.10, 377.82 and 245.74 is: 368.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.10 : 377.82 = 245.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.10/377.82 = 245.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.10x = 377.82 × 245.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.10x = 92,845.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,845.49/252.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.29

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