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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.57, 378 and 175.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.57, 378 and 175.26 is: 262.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.57 : 378 = 175.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.57/378 = 175.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.57x = 378 × 175.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.57x = 66,248.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,248.28/252.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.30

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