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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.52, 348.44 and 165.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.52, 348.44 and 165.18 is: 227.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.52 : 348.44 = 165.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.52/348.44 = 165.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.52x = 348.44 × 165.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.52x = 57,555.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,555.32/252.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.92

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