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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.17, 378.30 and 175.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.17, 378.30 and 175.15 is: 262.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.17 : 378.30 = 175.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.17/378.30 = 175.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.17x = 378.30 × 175.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.17x = 66,260.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,260.37/252.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.76

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