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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.50, 348.53 and 183.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.50, 348.53 and 183.70 is: 253.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.50 : 348.53 = 183.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.50/348.53 = 183.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.50x = 348.53 × 183.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.50x = 64,024.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,024.96/252.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.56

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