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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.30, 347.91 and 177.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.30, 347.91 and 177.69 is: 245.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.30 : 347.91 = 177.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.30/347.91 = 177.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.30x = 347.91 × 177.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.30x = 61,820.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,820.13/252.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.03

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