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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.03, 348.05 and 164.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.03, 348.05 and 164.75 is: 227.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.03 : 348.05 = 164.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.03/348.05 = 164.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.03x = 348.05 × 164.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.03x = 57,341.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,341.24/252.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.52

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