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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.88, 348.78 and 163.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.88, 348.78 and 163.13 is: 224.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.88 : 348.78 = 163.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.88/348.78 = 163.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.88x = 348.78 × 163.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.88x = 56,894.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,894.74/252.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.99

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