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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.77, 379.23 and 170.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.77, 379.23 and 170.84 is: 256.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.77 : 379.23 = 170.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.77/379.23 = 170.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.77x = 379.23 × 170.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.77x = 64,787.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,787.65/252.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.31

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