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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.79, 379.15 and 175.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.79, 379.15 and 175.50 is: 263.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.79 : 379.15 = 175.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.79/379.15 = 175.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.79x = 379.15 × 175.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.79x = 66,540.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,540.39/252.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.23

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