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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.18, 348.03 and 169.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.18, 348.03 and 169.29 is: 233.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.18 : 348.03 = 169.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.18/348.03 = 169.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.18x = 348.03 × 169.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.18x = 58,918.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,918.00/252.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.63

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