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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.98, 349.28 and 179.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.98, 349.28 and 179.37 is: 247.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.98 : 349.28 = 179.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.98/349.28 = 179.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.98x = 349.28 × 179.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.98x = 62,650.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,650.35/252.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.65

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