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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.69, 378.37 and 175.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.69, 378.37 and 175.42 is: 262.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.69 : 378.37 = 175.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.69/378.37 = 175.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.69x = 378.37 × 175.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.69x = 66,373.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,373.67/252.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.67

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