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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252, 348 and 183.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252, 348 and 183.36 is: 253.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252 : 348 = 183.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252/348 = 183.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252x = 348 × 183.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252x = 63,809.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,809.28/252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.21

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