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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.77, 348.30 and 164.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.77, 348.30 and 164.15 is: 226.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.77 : 348.30 = 164.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.77/348.30 = 164.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.77x = 348.30 × 164.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.77x = 57,171.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,171.70/252.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.18

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