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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.56, 348.36 and 173.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.56, 348.36 and 173.90 is: 239.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.56 : 348.36 = 173.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.56/348.36 = 173.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.56x = 348.36 × 173.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.56x = 60,579.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,579.80/252.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.86

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