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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.53, 348.41 and 174.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.53, 348.41 and 174.95 is: 241.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.53 : 348.41 = 174.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.53/348.41 = 174.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.53x = 348.41 × 174.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.53x = 60,954.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,954.33/252.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.37

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