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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.35, 378.23 and 170.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.35, 378.23 and 170.10 is: 254.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.35 : 378.23 = 170.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.35/378.23 = 170.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.35x = 378.23 × 170.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.35x = 64,336.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,336.07/252.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.95

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