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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.91, 378.57 and 175.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.91, 378.57 and 175.48 is: 262.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.91 : 378.57 = 175.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.91/378.57 = 175.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.91x = 378.57 × 175.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.91x = 66,431.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,431.46/252.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.67

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