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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.64, 348.79 and 159.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.64, 348.79 and 159.41 is: 220.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.64 : 348.79 = 159.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.64/348.79 = 159.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.64x = 348.79 × 159.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.64x = 55,600.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,600.61/252.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.08

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