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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.66, 348.78 and 181.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.66, 348.78 and 181.82 is: 250.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.66 : 348.78 = 181.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.66/348.78 = 181.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.66x = 348.78 × 181.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.66x = 63,413.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,413.44/252.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.98

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