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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.74, 378.86 and 171.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.74, 378.86 and 171.74 is: 257.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.74 : 378.86 = 171.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.74/378.86 = 171.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.74x = 378.86 × 171.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.74x = 65,065.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,065.42/252.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.44

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