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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.03, 347.58 and 182.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.03, 347.58 and 182.55 is: 251.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.03 : 347.58 = 182.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.03/347.58 = 182.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.03x = 347.58 × 182.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.03x = 63,450.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,450.73/252.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.76

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