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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.18, 378.27 and 165.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.18, 378.27 and 165.51 is: 248.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.18 : 378.27 = 165.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.18/378.27 = 165.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.18x = 378.27 × 165.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.18x = 62,607.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,607.47/252.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.27

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