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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.26, 348.29 and 165.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.26, 348.29 and 165.08 is: 227.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.26 : 348.29 = 165.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.26/348.29 = 165.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.26x = 348.29 × 165.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.26x = 57,493.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,493.15/252.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.92

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