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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.35, 348.32 and 169.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.35, 348.32 and 169.64 is: 234.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.35 : 348.32 = 169.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.35/348.32 = 169.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.35x = 348.32 × 169.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.35x = 59,089.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,089.00/252.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.15

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