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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.40, 348.08 and 165.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.40, 348.08 and 165.12 is: 227.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.40 : 348.08 = 165.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.40/348.08 = 165.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.40x = 348.08 × 165.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.40x = 57,474.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,474.97/252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.71

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