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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.93, 378.95 and 171.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.93, 378.95 and 171.93 is: 257.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.93 : 378.95 = 171.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.93/378.95 = 171.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.93x = 378.95 × 171.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.93x = 65,152.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,152.01/252.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.59

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