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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.44, 348.44 and 173.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.44, 348.44 and 173.87 is: 239.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.44 : 348.44 = 173.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.44/348.44 = 173.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.44x = 348.44 × 173.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.44x = 60,583.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,583.26/252.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.99

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