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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.96, 349.21 and 175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.96, 349.21 and 175.20 is: 241.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.96 : 349.21 = 175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.96/349.21 = 175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.96x = 349.21 × 175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.96x = 61,181.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,181.59/252.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.86

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