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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.51, 348.78 and 179.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.51, 348.78 and 179.16 is: 247.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.51 : 348.78 = 179.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.51/348.78 = 179.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.51x = 348.78 × 179.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.51x = 62,487.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,487.42/252.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.47

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