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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.29, 348.10 and 182.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.29, 348.10 and 182.45 is: 251.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.29 : 348.10 = 182.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.29/348.10 = 182.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.29x = 348.10 × 182.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.29x = 63,510.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,510.85/252.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.74

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