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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.79, 348.98 and 170.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.79, 348.98 and 170.33 is: 235.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.79 : 348.98 = 170.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.79/348.98 = 170.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.79x = 348.98 × 170.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.79x = 59,439.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,439.17/252.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.14

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