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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.19, 348.06 and 169.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.19, 348.06 and 169.33 is: 233.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.19 : 348.06 = 169.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.19/348.06 = 169.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.19x = 348.06 × 169.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.19x = 58,937.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,937.00/252.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.70

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