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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.72, 348.59 and 165.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.72, 348.59 and 165.40 is: 228.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.72 : 348.59 = 165.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.72/348.59 = 165.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.72x = 348.59 × 165.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.72x = 57,656.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,656.33/252.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.14

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