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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.38, 348.32 and 173.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.38, 348.32 and 173.70 is: 239.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.38 : 348.32 = 173.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.38/348.32 = 173.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.38x = 348.32 × 173.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.38x = 60,503.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,503.62/252.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.73

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