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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.82, 348.85 and 165.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.82, 348.85 and 165.62 is: 228.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.82 : 348.85 = 165.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.82/348.85 = 165.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.82x = 348.85 × 165.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.82x = 57,776.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,776.54/252.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.53

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