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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.85, 379.36 and 175.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.85, 379.36 and 175.77 is: 263.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.85 : 379.36 = 175.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.85/379.36 = 175.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.85x = 379.36 × 175.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.85x = 66,680.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,680.11/252.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.72

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