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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.88, 348.76 and 174.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.88, 348.76 and 174.32 is: 240.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.88 : 348.76 = 174.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.88/348.76 = 174.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.88x = 348.76 × 174.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.88x = 60,796.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,796.28/252.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.42

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