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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.26, 348 and 158.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.26, 348 and 158.96 is: 219.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.26 : 348 = 158.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.26/348 = 158.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.26x = 348 × 158.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.26x = 55,318.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,318.08/252.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.29

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