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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.32, 348.39 and 159.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.32, 348.39 and 159.21 is: 219.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.32 : 348.39 = 159.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.32/348.39 = 159.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.32x = 348.39 × 159.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.32x = 55,467.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,467.17/252.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.83

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