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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.27, 347.57 and 164.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.27, 347.57 and 164.79 is: 227.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.27 : 347.57 = 164.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.27/347.57 = 164.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.27x = 347.57 × 164.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.27x = 57,276.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,276.11/252.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.04

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