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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.80, 348.56 and 175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.80, 348.56 and 175.20 is: 241.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.80 : 348.56 = 175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.80/348.56 = 175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.80x = 348.56 × 175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.80x = 61,067.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,067.71/252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.57

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