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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.54, 348.04 and 173.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.54, 348.04 and 173.88 is: 239.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.54 : 348.04 = 173.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.54/348.04 = 173.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.54x = 348.04 × 173.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.54x = 60,517.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,517.20/252.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.63

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