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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.14, 347.64 and 164.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.14, 347.64 and 164.66 is: 227.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.14 : 347.64 = 164.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.14/347.64 = 164.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.14x = 347.64 × 164.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.14x = 57,242.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,242.40/252.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.03

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