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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.49, 348.34 and 159.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.49, 348.34 and 159.17 is: 219.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.49 : 348.34 = 159.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.49/348.34 = 159.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.49x = 348.34 × 159.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.49x = 55,445.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,445.28/252.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.59

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