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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.88, 348.84 and 164.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.88, 348.84 and 164.32 is: 226.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.88 : 348.84 = 164.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.88/348.84 = 164.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.88x = 348.84 × 164.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.88x = 57,321.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,321.39/252.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.67

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