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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.05, 347.92 and 163.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.05, 347.92 and 163.56 is: 225.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.05 : 347.92 = 163.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.05/347.92 = 163.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.05x = 347.92 × 163.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.05x = 56,905.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,905.39/252.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.77

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