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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.85, 348.81 and 170.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.85, 348.81 and 170.08 is: 234.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.85 : 348.81 = 170.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.85/348.81 = 170.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.85x = 348.81 × 170.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.85x = 59,326.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,326.03/252.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.63

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