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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.90, 348.87 and 179.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.90, 348.87 and 179.05 is: 247.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.90 : 348.87 = 179.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.90/348.87 = 179.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.90x = 348.87 × 179.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.90x = 62,465.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,465.17/252.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.00

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