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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.90, 379.08 and 171.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.90, 379.08 and 171.77 is: 257.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.90 : 379.08 = 171.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.90/379.08 = 171.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.90x = 379.08 × 171.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.90x = 65,112.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,112.68/252.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.46

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