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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.06, 347.70 and 158.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.06, 347.70 and 158.78 is: 219.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.06 : 347.70 = 158.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.06/347.70 = 158.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.06x = 347.70 × 158.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.06x = 55,207.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,207.81/252.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.03

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