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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.28, 348.26 and 169.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.28, 348.26 and 169.44 is: 233.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.28 : 348.26 = 169.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.28/348.26 = 169.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.28x = 348.26 × 169.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.28x = 59,009.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,009.60/252.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.91

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