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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.12, 348 and 158.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.12, 348 and 158.82 is: 219.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.12 : 348 = 158.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.12/348 = 158.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.12x = 348 × 158.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.12x = 55,269.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,269.36/252.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.22

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