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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.96, 349.20 and 165.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.96, 349.20 and 165.68 is: 228.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.96 : 349.20 = 165.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.96/349.20 = 165.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.96x = 349.20 × 165.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.96x = 57,855.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,855.46/252.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.71

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