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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252, 347.76 and 164.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252, 347.76 and 164.70 is: 227.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252 : 347.76 = 164.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252/347.76 = 164.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252x = 347.76 × 164.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252x = 57,276.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,276.07/252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.29

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