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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.69, 348.72 and 154.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.69, 348.72 and 154.45 is: 213.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.69 : 348.72 = 154.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.69/348.72 = 154.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.69x = 348.72 × 154.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.69x = 53,859.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,859.80/252.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.15

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