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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.99, 348.93 and 164.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.99, 348.93 and 164.30 is: 226.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.99 : 348.93 = 164.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.99/348.93 = 164.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.99x = 348.93 × 164.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.99x = 57,327.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,327.45/252.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.60

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