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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.80, 379.38 and 170.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.80, 379.38 and 170.52 is: 255.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.80 : 379.38 = 170.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.80/379.38 = 170.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.80x = 379.38 × 170.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.80x = 64,691.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,691.88/252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.90

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