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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.18, 378.32 and 175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.18, 378.32 and 175.14 is: 262.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.18 : 378.32 = 175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.18/378.32 = 175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.18x = 378.32 × 175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.18x = 66,258.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,258.09/252.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.74

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