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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.28, 348.06 and 178.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.28, 348.06 and 178.66 is: 246.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.28 : 348.06 = 178.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.28/348.06 = 178.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.28x = 348.06 × 178.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.28x = 62,184.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,184.40/252.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.49

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