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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.42, 348.36 and 159.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.42, 348.36 and 159.15 is: 219.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.42 : 348.36 = 159.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.42/348.36 = 159.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.42x = 348.36 × 159.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.42x = 55,441.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,441.49/252.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.64

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