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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.67, 349.08 and 183.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.67, 349.08 and 183.10 is: 252.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.67 : 349.08 = 183.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.67/349.08 = 183.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.67x = 349.08 × 183.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.67x = 63,916.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,916.55/252.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.96

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