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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.96, 378.76 and 175.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.96, 378.76 and 175.76 is: 263.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.96 : 378.76 = 175.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.96/378.76 = 175.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.96x = 378.76 × 175.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.96x = 66,570.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,570.86/252.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.17

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