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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.72, 348.82 and 170.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.72, 348.82 and 170.07 is: 234.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.72 : 348.82 = 170.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.72/348.82 = 170.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.72x = 348.82 × 170.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.72x = 59,323.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,323.82/252.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.74

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