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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.66, 348.76 and 154.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.66, 348.76 and 154.43 is: 213.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.66 : 348.76 = 154.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.66/348.76 = 154.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.66x = 348.76 × 154.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.66x = 53,857.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,857.46/252.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.16

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