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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.72, 378.90 and 171.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.72, 378.90 and 171.54 is: 257.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.72 : 378.90 = 171.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.72/378.90 = 171.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.72x = 378.90 × 171.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.72x = 64,996.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,996.51/252.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.19

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