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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.79, 348.80 and 179.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.79, 348.80 and 179.08 is: 247.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.79 : 348.80 = 179.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.79/348.80 = 179.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.79x = 348.80 × 179.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.79x = 62,461.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,461.34/252.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.09

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