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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.06, 348.10 and 169.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.06, 348.10 and 169.49 is: 234.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.06 : 348.10 = 169.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.06/348.10 = 169.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.06x = 348.10 × 169.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.06x = 58,999.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,999.92/252.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.07

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