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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.50, 348.17 and 159.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.50, 348.17 and 159.13 is: 219.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.50 : 348.17 = 159.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.50/348.17 = 159.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.50x = 348.17 × 159.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.50x = 55,402.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,402.63/252.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.42

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