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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.48, 348.45 and 154.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.48, 348.45 and 154.29 is: 212.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.48 : 348.45 = 154.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.48/348.45 = 154.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.48x = 348.45 × 154.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.48x = 53,762.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,762.35/252.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.94

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