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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.44, 348.35 and 169.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.44, 348.35 and 169.54 is: 233.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.44 : 348.35 = 169.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.44/348.35 = 169.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.44x = 348.35 × 169.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.44x = 59,058.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,058.81/252.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.96

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