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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.26, 378.74 and 175.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.26, 378.74 and 175.03 is: 262.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.26 : 378.74 = 175.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.26/378.74 = 175.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.26x = 378.74 × 175.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.26x = 66,290.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,290.86/252.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.79

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