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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.87, 349.11 and 179.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.87, 349.11 and 179.34 is: 247.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.87 : 349.11 = 179.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.87/349.11 = 179.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.87x = 349.11 × 179.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.87x = 62,609.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,609.39/252.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.60

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