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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.04, 348.02 and 158.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.04, 348.02 and 158.93 is: 219.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.04 : 348.02 = 158.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.04/348.02 = 158.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.04x = 348.02 × 158.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.04x = 55,310.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,310.02/252.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.45

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