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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.10, 347.88 and 164.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.10, 347.88 and 164.80 is: 227.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.10 : 347.88 = 164.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.10/347.88 = 164.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.10x = 347.88 × 164.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.10x = 57,330.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,330.62/252.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.41

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