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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.55, 348.60 and 178.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.55, 348.60 and 178.93 is: 246.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.55 : 348.60 = 178.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.55/348.60 = 178.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.55x = 348.60 × 178.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.55x = 62,375.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,375.00/252.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.98

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