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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.11, 377.86 and 178.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.11, 377.86 and 178.87 is: 268.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.11 : 377.86 = 178.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.11/377.86 = 178.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.11x = 377.86 × 178.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.11x = 67,587.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,587.82/252.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.09

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