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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.71, 348.28 and 168.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.71, 348.28 and 168.54 is: 232.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.71 : 348.28 = 168.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.71/348.28 = 168.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.71x = 348.28 × 168.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.71x = 58,699.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,699.11/252.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.28

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