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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.49, 348.52 and 159.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.49, 348.52 and 159.42 is: 220.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.49 : 348.52 = 159.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.49/348.52 = 159.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.49x = 348.52 × 159.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.49x = 55,561.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,561.06/252.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.05

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