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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.60, 348 and 178.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.60, 348 and 178.77 is: 246.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.60 : 348 = 178.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.60/348 = 178.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.60x = 348 × 178.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.60x = 62,211.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,211.96/252.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.29

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