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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.56, 347.72 and 174.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.56, 347.72 and 174.80 is: 240.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.56 : 347.72 = 174.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.56/347.72 = 174.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.56x = 347.72 × 174.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.56x = 60,781.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,781.46/252.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.66

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