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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.22, 347.98 and 174.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.22, 347.98 and 174.64 is: 240.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.22 : 347.98 = 174.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.22/347.98 = 174.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.22x = 347.98 × 174.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.22x = 60,771.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,771.23/252.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.95

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