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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.40, 348.18 and 169.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.40, 348.18 and 169.40 is: 233.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.40 : 348.18 = 169.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.40/348.18 = 169.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.40x = 348.18 × 169.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.40x = 58,981.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,981.69/252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.68

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