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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.87, 348.80 and 168.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.87, 348.80 and 168.83 is: 232.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.87 : 348.80 = 168.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.87/348.80 = 168.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.87x = 348.80 × 168.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.87x = 58,887.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,887.90/252.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.88

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