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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.43, 347.60 and 182.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.43, 347.60 and 182.36 is: 251.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.43 : 347.60 = 182.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.43/347.60 = 182.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.43x = 347.60 × 182.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.43x = 63,389.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,389.66/252.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.12

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