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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.48, 347.53 and 182.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.48, 347.53 and 182.42 is: 251.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.48 : 347.53 = 182.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.48/347.53 = 182.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.48x = 347.53 × 182.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.48x = 63,396.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,396.84/252.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.10

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