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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.58, 348.38 and 154.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.58, 348.38 and 154.21 is: 212.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.58 : 348.38 = 154.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.58/348.38 = 154.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.58x = 348.38 × 154.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.58x = 53,723.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,723.68/252.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.70

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