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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.28, 348.00 and 169.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.28, 348.00 and 169.36 is: 233.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.28 : 348.00 = 169.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.28/348.00 = 169.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.28x = 348.00 × 169.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.28x = 58,935.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,935.77/252.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.61

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