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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.99, 349.40 and 170.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.99, 349.40 and 170.43 is: 235.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.99 : 349.40 = 170.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.99/349.40 = 170.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.99x = 349.40 × 170.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.99x = 59,547.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,547.39/252.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.37

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