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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.40, 379.02 and 170.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.40, 379.02 and 170.66 is: 256.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.40 : 379.02 = 170.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.40/379.02 = 170.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.40x = 379.02 × 170.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.40x = 64,683.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,683.55/252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.27

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