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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.42, 348.31 and 169.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.42, 348.31 and 169.50 is: 233.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.42 : 348.31 = 169.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.42/348.31 = 169.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.42x = 348.31 × 169.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.42x = 59,038.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,038.55/252.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.89

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