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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.99, 378.81 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.99, 378.81 and 176.04 is: 263.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.99 : 378.81 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.99/378.81 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.99x = 378.81 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.99x = 66,685.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,685.71/252.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.59

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