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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.18, 348.03 and 153.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.18, 348.03 and 153.95 is: 212.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.18 : 348.03 = 153.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.18/348.03 = 153.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.18x = 348.03 × 153.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.18x = 53,579.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,579.22/252.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.46

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