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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.39, 348.42 and 159.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.39, 348.42 and 159.18 is: 219.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.39 : 348.42 = 159.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.39/348.42 = 159.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.39x = 348.42 × 159.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.39x = 55,461.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,461.50/252.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.75

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