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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.90, 348.75 and 178.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.90, 348.75 and 178.32 is: 245.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.90 : 348.75 = 178.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.90/348.75 = 178.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.90x = 348.75 × 178.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.90x = 62,189.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,189.10/252.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.90

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