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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.48, 378.39 and 174.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.48, 378.39 and 174.83 is: 262.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.48 : 378.39 = 174.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.48/378.39 = 174.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.48x = 378.39 × 174.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.48x = 66,154.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,154.90/252.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.02

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