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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.45, 348.53 and 174.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.45, 348.53 and 174.21 is: 240.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.45 : 348.53 = 174.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.45/348.53 = 174.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.45x = 348.53 × 174.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.45x = 60,716.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,716.54/252.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.51

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