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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.15, 348.12 and 158.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.15, 348.12 and 158.98 is: 219.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.15 : 348.12 = 158.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.15/348.12 = 158.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.15x = 348.12 × 158.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.15x = 55,341.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,341.58/252.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.48

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