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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.12, 347.94 and 164.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.12, 347.94 and 164.73 is: 227.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.12 : 347.94 = 164.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.12/347.94 = 164.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.12x = 347.94 × 164.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.12x = 57,316.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,316.16/252.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.34

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