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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.08, 347.81 and 173.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.08, 347.81 and 173.45 is: 239.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.08 : 347.81 = 173.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.08/347.81 = 173.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.08x = 347.81 × 173.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.08x = 60,325.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,325.04/252.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.31

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