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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.52, 348.36 and 165.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.52, 348.36 and 165.16 is: 227.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.52 : 348.36 = 165.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.52/348.36 = 165.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.52x = 348.36 × 165.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.52x = 57,535.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,535.14/252.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.84

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