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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.40, 377.88 and 179.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.40, 377.88 and 179.68 is: 269.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.40 : 377.88 = 179.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.40/377.88 = 179.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.40x = 377.88 × 179.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.40x = 67,897.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,897.48/252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.01

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