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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.38, 348.20 and 165.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.38, 348.20 and 165.11 is: 227.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.38 : 348.20 = 165.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.38/348.20 = 165.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.38x = 348.20 × 165.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.38x = 57,489.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,489.35/252.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.79

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