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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.21, 378.63 and 175.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.21, 378.63 and 175.66 is: 263.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.21 : 378.63 = 175.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.21/378.63 = 175.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.21x = 378.63 × 175.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.21x = 66,510.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,510.15/252.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.71

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