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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.43, 348.33 and 154.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.43, 348.33 and 154.16 is: 212.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.43 : 348.33 = 154.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.43/348.33 = 154.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.43x = 348.33 × 154.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.43x = 53,698.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,698.65/252.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.73

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