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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.71, 379.06 and 170.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.71, 379.06 and 170.97 is: 256.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.71 : 379.06 = 170.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.71/379.06 = 170.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.71x = 379.06 × 170.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.71x = 64,807.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,807.89/252.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.45

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