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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.18, 348.02 and 152.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.18, 348.02 and 152.60 is: 210.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.18 : 348.02 = 152.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.18/348.02 = 152.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.18x = 348.02 × 152.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.18x = 53,105.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,105.35/252.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.59

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