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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.35, 348.10 and 163.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.35, 348.10 and 163.76 is: 225.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.35 : 348.10 = 163.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.35/348.10 = 163.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.35x = 348.10 × 163.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.35x = 57,004.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,004.86/252.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.90

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