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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.71, 378.45 and 175.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.71, 378.45 and 175.47 is: 262.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.71 : 378.45 = 175.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.71/378.45 = 175.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.71x = 378.45 × 175.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.71x = 66,406.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,406.62/252.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.78

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