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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.44, 348.24 and 173.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.44, 348.24 and 173.63 is: 239.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.44 : 348.24 = 173.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.44/348.24 = 173.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.44x = 348.24 × 173.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.44x = 60,463.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,463.17/252.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.52

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