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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.50, 348.26 and 169.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.50, 348.26 and 169.48 is: 233.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.50 : 348.26 = 169.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.50/348.26 = 169.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.50x = 348.26 × 169.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.50x = 59,023.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,023.10/252.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.75

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