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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.16, 347.48 and 182.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.16, 347.48 and 182.08 is: 250.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.16 : 347.48 = 182.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.16/347.48 = 182.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.16x = 347.48 × 182.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.16x = 63,269.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,269.16/252.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.91

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