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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.36, 348.17 and 178.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.36, 348.17 and 178.52 is: 246.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.36 : 348.17 = 178.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.36/348.17 = 178.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.36x = 348.17 × 178.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.36x = 62,152.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,152.67/252.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.29

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