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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.40, 348.48 and 159.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.40, 348.48 and 159.30 is: 219.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.40 : 348.48 = 159.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.40/348.48 = 159.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.40x = 348.48 × 159.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.40x = 55,512.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,512.86/252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.94

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