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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.71, 348.24 and 182.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.71, 348.24 and 182.53 is: 251.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.71 : 348.24 = 182.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.71/348.24 = 182.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.71x = 348.24 × 182.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.71x = 63,564.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,564.25/252.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.53

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