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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.15, 348.16 and 169.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.15, 348.16 and 169.43 is: 233.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.15 : 348.16 = 169.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.15/348.16 = 169.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.15x = 348.16 × 169.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.15x = 58,988.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,988.75/252.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.94

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