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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252, 348.02 and 169.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252, 348.02 and 169.44 is: 234.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252 : 348.02 = 169.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252/348.02 = 169.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252x = 348.02 × 169.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252x = 58,968.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,968.51/252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.00

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