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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.84, 348.84 and 175.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.84, 348.84 and 175.26 is: 241.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.84 : 348.84 = 175.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.84/348.84 = 175.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.84x = 348.84 × 175.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.84x = 61,137.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,137.70/252.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.80

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