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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.98, 379.08 and 180.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.98, 379.08 and 180.92 is: 271.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.98 : 379.08 = 180.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.98/379.08 = 180.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.98x = 379.08 × 180.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.98x = 68,583.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,583.15/252.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.10

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