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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.62, 378.30 and 175.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.62, 378.30 and 175.38 is: 262.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.62 : 378.30 = 175.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.62/378.30 = 175.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.62x = 378.30 × 175.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.62x = 66,346.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,346.25/252.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.63

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