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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.21, 347.68 and 169.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.21, 347.68 and 169.13 is: 233.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.21 : 347.68 = 169.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.21/347.68 = 169.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.21x = 347.68 × 169.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.21x = 58,802.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,802.27/252.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.15

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