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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.65, 378.96 and 175.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.65, 378.96 and 175.38 is: 263.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.65 : 378.96 = 175.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.65/378.96 = 175.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.65x = 378.96 × 175.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.65x = 66,462.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,462.00/252.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.06

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