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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.16, 347.97 and 163.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.16, 347.97 and 163.67 is: 225.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.16 : 347.97 = 163.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.16/347.97 = 163.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.16x = 347.97 × 163.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.16x = 56,952.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,952.25/252.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.86

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