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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.24, 377.32 and 179.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.24, 377.32 and 179.11 is: 267.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.24 : 377.32 = 179.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.24/377.32 = 179.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.24x = 377.32 × 179.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.24x = 67,579.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,579.90/252.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.92

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