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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.18, 347.83 and 158.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.18, 347.83 and 158.83 is: 219.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.18 : 347.83 = 158.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.18/347.83 = 158.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.18x = 347.83 × 158.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.18x = 55,244.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,244.57/252.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.07

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