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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252, 347.76 and 164.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252, 347.76 and 164.97 is: 227.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252 : 347.76 = 164.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252/347.76 = 164.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252x = 347.76 × 164.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252x = 57,369.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,369.97/252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.66

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