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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.36, 348.03 and 164.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.36, 348.03 and 164.88 is: 227.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.36 : 348.03 = 164.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.36/348.03 = 164.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.36x = 348.03 × 164.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.36x = 57,383.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,383.19/252.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.39

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