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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.76, 348.72 and 175

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.76, 348.72 and 175 is: 241.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.76 : 348.72 = 175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.76/348.72 = 175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.76x = 348.72 × 175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.76x = 61,026.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,026.00/252.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.44

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