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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.24, 347.88 and 164.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.24, 347.88 and 164.88 is: 227.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.24 : 347.88 = 164.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.24/347.88 = 164.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.24x = 347.88 × 164.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.24x = 57,358.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,358.45/252.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.40

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