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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.19, 348.20 and 164.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.19, 348.20 and 164.98 is: 227.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.19 : 348.20 = 164.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.19/348.20 = 164.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.19x = 348.20 × 164.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.19x = 57,446.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,446.04/252.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.79

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