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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.42, 348.50 and 169.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.42, 348.50 and 169.71 is: 234.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.42 : 348.50 = 169.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.42/348.50 = 169.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.42x = 348.50 × 169.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.42x = 59,145.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,145.01/252.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.32

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