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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.54, 348.53 and 177.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.54, 348.53 and 177.86 is: 245.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.54 : 348.53 = 177.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.54/348.53 = 177.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.54x = 348.53 × 177.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.54x = 61,986.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,986.91/252.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.45

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