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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.64, 378.57 and 174.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.64, 378.57 and 174.46 is: 261.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.64 : 378.57 = 174.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.64/378.57 = 174.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.64x = 378.57 × 174.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.64x = 66,045.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,045.32/252.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.42

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