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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.18, 378 and 179.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.18, 378 and 179.82 is: 269.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.18 : 378 = 179.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.18/378 = 179.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.18x = 378 × 179.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.18x = 67,971.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,971.96/252.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.54

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