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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.29, 348.01 and 164.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.29, 348.01 and 164.96 is: 227.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.29 : 348.01 = 164.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.29/348.01 = 164.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.29x = 348.01 × 164.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.29x = 57,408.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,408.19/252.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.55

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