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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.45, 348.48 and 165.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.45, 348.48 and 165.06 is: 227.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.45 : 348.48 = 165.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.45/348.48 = 165.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.45x = 348.48 × 165.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.45x = 57,520.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,520.11/252.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.85

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