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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.63, 378.95 and 171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.63, 378.95 and 171.36 is: 257.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.63 : 378.95 = 171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.63/378.95 = 171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.63x = 378.95 × 171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.63x = 64,936.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,936.02/252.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.04

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