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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.84, 348.85 and 164.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.84, 348.85 and 164.32 is: 226.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.84 : 348.85 = 164.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.84/348.85 = 164.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.84x = 348.85 × 164.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.84x = 57,323.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,323.03/252.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.72

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