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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.68, 348.76 and 179.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.68, 348.76 and 179.02 is: 247.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.68 : 348.76 = 179.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.68/348.76 = 179.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.68x = 348.76 × 179.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.68x = 62,435.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,435.02/252.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.09

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