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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.22, 348.15 and 174.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.22, 348.15 and 174.46 is: 240.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.22 : 348.15 = 174.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.22/348.15 = 174.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.22x = 348.15 × 174.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.22x = 60,738.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,738.25/252.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.81

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