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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.50, 348.48 and 173.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.50, 348.48 and 173.84 is: 239.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.50 : 348.48 = 173.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.50/348.48 = 173.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.50x = 348.48 × 173.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.50x = 60,578.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,578.02/252.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.92

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