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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.70, 348.70 and 154.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.70, 348.70 and 154.51 is: 213.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.70 : 348.70 = 154.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.70/348.70 = 154.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.70x = 348.70 × 154.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.70x = 53,877.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,877.64/252.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.21

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