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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.13, 348.09 and 169.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.13, 348.09 and 169.51 is: 234.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.13 : 348.09 = 169.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.13/348.09 = 169.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.13x = 348.09 × 169.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.13x = 59,004.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,004.74/252.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.03

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