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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.45, 348.34 and 152.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.45, 348.34 and 152.84 is: 210.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.45 : 348.34 = 152.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.45/348.34 = 152.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.45x = 348.34 × 152.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.45x = 53,240.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,240.29/252.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.89

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