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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.11, 347.76 and 178.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.11, 347.76 and 178.61 is: 246.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.11 : 347.76 = 178.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.11/347.76 = 178.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.11x = 347.76 × 178.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.11x = 62,111.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,111.67/252.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.36

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