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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.47, 348.61 and 168.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.47, 348.61 and 168.53 is: 232.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.47 : 348.61 = 168.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.47/348.61 = 168.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.47x = 348.61 × 168.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.47x = 58,751.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,751.24/252.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.71

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