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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.29, 378.28 and 164.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.29, 378.28 and 164.50 is: 246.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.29 : 378.28 = 164.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.29/378.28 = 164.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.29x = 378.28 × 164.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.29x = 62,226.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,226.71/252.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.65

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