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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.15, 348.01 and 173.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.15, 348.01 and 173.40 is: 239.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.15 : 348.01 = 173.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.15/348.01 = 173.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.15x = 348.01 × 173.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.15x = 60,346.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,346.02/252.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.32

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