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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.32, 348.24 and 165.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.32, 348.24 and 165.12 is: 227.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.32 : 348.24 = 165.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.32/348.24 = 165.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.32x = 348.24 × 165.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.32x = 57,501.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,501.39/252.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.89

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