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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.48, 348.56 and 165.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.48, 348.56 and 165.28 is: 228.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.48 : 348.56 = 165.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.48/348.56 = 165.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.48x = 348.56 × 165.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.48x = 57,610.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,610.00/252.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.18

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