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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.05, 347.67 and 182.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.05, 347.67 and 182.00 is: 251.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.05 : 347.67 = 182.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.05/347.67 = 182.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.05x = 347.67 × 182.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.05x = 63,274.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,274.34/252.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.04

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