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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.16, 377.40 and 179.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.16, 377.40 and 179.80 is: 269.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.16 : 377.40 = 179.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.16/377.40 = 179.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.16x = 377.40 × 179.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.16x = 67,856.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,856.52/252.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.10

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