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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.50, 347.99 and 173.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.50, 347.99 and 173.66 is: 239.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.50 : 347.99 = 173.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.50/347.99 = 173.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.50x = 347.99 × 173.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.50x = 60,429.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,429.34/252.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.33

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