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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.58, 378.43 and 175.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.58, 378.43 and 175.59 is: 263.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.58 : 378.43 = 175.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.58/378.43 = 175.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.58x = 378.43 × 175.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.58x = 66,449.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,449.64/252.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.08

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