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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.63, 348.48 and 164.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.63, 348.48 and 164.07 is: 226.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.63 : 348.48 = 164.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.63/348.48 = 164.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.63x = 348.48 × 164.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.63x = 57,175.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,175.11/252.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.32

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