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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.92, 349.24 and 179.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.92, 349.24 and 179.40 is: 247.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.92 : 349.24 = 179.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.92/349.24 = 179.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.92x = 349.24 × 179.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.92x = 62,653.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,653.66/252.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.72

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