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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.09, 347.97 and 164.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.09, 347.97 and 164.61 is: 227.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.09 : 347.97 = 164.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.09/347.97 = 164.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.09x = 347.97 × 164.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.09x = 57,279.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,279.34/252.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.22

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