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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.09, 348.02 and 173.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.09, 348.02 and 173.45 is: 239.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.09 : 348.02 = 173.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.09/348.02 = 173.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.09x = 348.02 × 173.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.09x = 60,364.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,364.07/252.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.45

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