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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.60, 348.53 and 159.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.60, 348.53 and 159.38 is: 219.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.60 : 348.53 = 159.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.60/348.53 = 159.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.60x = 348.53 × 159.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.60x = 55,548.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,548.71/252.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.91

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