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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.34, 348.38 and 165.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.34, 348.38 and 165.07 is: 227.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.34 : 348.38 = 165.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.34/348.38 = 165.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.34x = 348.38 × 165.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.34x = 57,507.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,507.09/252.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.90

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