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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.64, 348.33 and 165.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.64, 348.33 and 165.16 is: 227.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.64 : 348.33 = 165.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.64/348.33 = 165.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.64x = 348.33 × 165.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.64x = 57,530.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,530.18/252.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.72

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