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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.21, 348.32 and 173.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.21, 348.32 and 173.73 is: 239.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.21 : 348.32 = 173.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.21/348.32 = 173.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.21x = 348.32 × 173.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.21x = 60,512.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,512.76/252.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.93

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