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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.27, 347.64 and 182.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.27, 347.64 and 182.20 is: 251.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.27 : 347.64 = 182.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.27/347.64 = 182.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.27x = 347.64 × 182.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.27x = 63,340.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,340.01/252.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.08

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