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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.29, 348.36 and 159.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.29, 348.36 and 159.18 is: 219.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.29 : 348.36 = 159.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.29/348.36 = 159.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.29x = 348.36 × 159.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.29x = 55,451.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,451.94/252.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.80

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