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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.09, 347.99 and 158.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.09, 347.99 and 158.87 is: 219.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.09 : 347.99 = 158.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.09/347.99 = 158.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.09x = 347.99 × 158.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.09x = 55,285.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,285.25/252.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.31

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