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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.46, 378.08 and 175.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.46, 378.08 and 175.22 is: 262.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.46 : 378.08 = 175.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.46/378.08 = 175.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.46x = 378.08 × 175.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.46x = 66,244.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,244.41/252.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.40

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