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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.39, 348.10 and 178.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.39, 348.10 and 178.59 is: 246.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.39 : 348.10 = 178.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.39/348.10 = 178.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.39x = 348.10 × 178.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.39x = 62,167.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,167.18/252.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.31

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