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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.70, 348.82 and 174.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.70, 348.82 and 174.42 is: 240.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.70 : 348.82 = 174.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.70/348.82 = 174.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.70x = 348.82 × 174.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.70x = 60,840.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,840.75/252.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.77

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