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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.40, 348.20 and 159.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.40, 348.20 and 159.12 is: 219.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.40 : 348.20 = 159.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.40/348.20 = 159.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.40x = 348.20 × 159.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.40x = 55,405.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,405.58/252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.51

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