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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.42, 348.26 and 173.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.42, 348.26 and 173.90 is: 239.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.42 : 348.26 = 173.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.42/348.26 = 173.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.42x = 348.26 × 173.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.42x = 60,559.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,559.80/252.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.92

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