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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.99, 349.11 and 165.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.99, 349.11 and 165.78 is: 228.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.99 : 349.11 = 165.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.99/349.11 = 165.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.99x = 349.11 × 165.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.99x = 57,875.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,875.46/252.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.77

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