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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.92, 348.94 and 168.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.92, 348.94 and 168.78 is: 232.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.92 : 348.94 = 168.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.92/348.94 = 168.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.92x = 348.94 × 168.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.92x = 58,895.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,895.61/252.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.86

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