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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.89, 348.89 and 165.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.89, 348.89 and 165.61 is: 228.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.89 : 348.89 = 165.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.89/348.89 = 165.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.89x = 348.89 × 165.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.89x = 57,777.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,777.93/252.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.48

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