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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.18, 375.36 and 246.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.18, 375.36 and 246.51 is: 366.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.18 : 375.36 = 246.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.18/375.36 = 246.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.18x = 375.36 × 246.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.18x = 92,531.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,531.71/252.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.92

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