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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.10, 348.39 and 182.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.10, 348.39 and 182.40 is: 252.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.10 : 348.39 = 182.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.10/348.39 = 182.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.10x = 348.39 × 182.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.10x = 63,546.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,546.34/252.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.07

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