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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.75, 379.08 and 172.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.75, 379.08 and 172.06 is: 258.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.75 : 379.08 = 172.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.75/379.08 = 172.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.75x = 379.08 × 172.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.75x = 65,223.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,223.56/252.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.05

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