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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252, 347.76 and 169.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252, 347.76 and 169.11 is: 233.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252 : 347.76 = 169.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252/347.76 = 169.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252x = 347.76 × 169.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252x = 58,809.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,809.69/252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.37

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