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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.60, 378.52 and 179.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.60, 378.52 and 179.36 is: 268.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.60 : 378.52 = 179.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.60/378.52 = 179.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.60x = 378.52 × 179.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.60x = 67,891.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,891.35/252.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.77

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