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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.40, 348.23 and 169.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.40, 348.23 and 169.59 is: 233.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.40 : 348.23 = 169.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.40/348.23 = 169.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.40x = 348.23 × 169.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.40x = 59,056.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,056.33/252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.98

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