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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.91, 348.94 and 179.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.91, 348.94 and 179.20 is: 247.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.91 : 348.94 = 179.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.91/348.94 = 179.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.91x = 348.94 × 179.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.91x = 62,530.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,530.05/252.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.24

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