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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.20, 347.97 and 164.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.20, 347.97 and 164.81 is: 227.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.20 : 347.97 = 164.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.20/347.97 = 164.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.20x = 347.97 × 164.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.20x = 57,348.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,348.11/252.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.39

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