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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.61, 348.51 and 165.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.61, 348.51 and 165.25 is: 227.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.61 : 348.51 = 165.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.61/348.51 = 165.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.61x = 348.51 × 165.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.61x = 57,591.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,591.28/252.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.98

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