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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.85, 349.06 and 170.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.85, 349.06 and 170.39 is: 235.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.85 : 349.06 = 170.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.85/349.06 = 170.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.85x = 349.06 × 170.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.85x = 59,476.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,476.11/252.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.23

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