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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.24, 347.82 and 158.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.24, 347.82 and 158.88 is: 219.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.24 : 347.82 = 158.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.24/347.82 = 158.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.24x = 347.82 × 158.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.24x = 55,260.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,260.77/252.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.08

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