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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.82, 348.37 and 174.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.82, 348.37 and 174.16 is: 239.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.82 : 348.37 = 174.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.82/348.37 = 174.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.82x = 348.37 × 174.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.82x = 60,672.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,672.12/252.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.98

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