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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.94, 348.33 and 175.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.94, 348.33 and 175.18 is: 241.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.94 : 348.33 = 175.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.94/348.33 = 175.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.94x = 348.33 × 175.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.94x = 61,020.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,020.45/252.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.24

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