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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.30, 348.06 and 159.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.30, 348.06 and 159.02 is: 219.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.30 : 348.06 = 159.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.30/348.06 = 159.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.30x = 348.06 × 159.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.30x = 55,348.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,348.50/252.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.38

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