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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.99, 378.69 and 174.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.99, 378.69 and 174.44 is: 261.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.99 : 378.69 = 174.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.99/378.69 = 174.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.99x = 378.69 × 174.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.99x = 66,057.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,057.77/252.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.11

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