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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.42, 378.23 and 170.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.42, 378.23 and 170.07 is: 254.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.42 : 378.23 = 170.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.42/378.23 = 170.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.42x = 378.23 × 170.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.42x = 64,324.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,324.73/252.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.83

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