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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.07, 347.76 and 153.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.07, 347.76 and 153.79 is: 212.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.07 : 347.76 = 153.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.07/347.76 = 153.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.07x = 347.76 × 153.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.07x = 53,482.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,482.01/252.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.17

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