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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.54, 348.48 and 165.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.54, 348.48 and 165.30 is: 228.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.54 : 348.48 = 165.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.54/348.48 = 165.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.54x = 348.48 × 165.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.54x = 57,603.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,603.74/252.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.10

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