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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.65, 348.18 and 182.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.65, 348.18 and 182.57 is: 251.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.65 : 348.18 = 182.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.65/348.18 = 182.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.65x = 348.18 × 182.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.65x = 63,567.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,567.22/252.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.60

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