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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.78, 348.90 and 168.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.78, 348.90 and 168.76 is: 232.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.78 : 348.90 = 168.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.78/348.90 = 168.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.78x = 348.90 × 168.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.78x = 58,882.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,882.76/252.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.94

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