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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.29, 348.29 and 159.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.29, 348.29 and 159.09 is: 219.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.29 : 348.29 = 159.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.29/348.29 = 159.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.29x = 348.29 × 159.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.29x = 55,407.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,407.95/252.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.62

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