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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.70, 348.88 and 159.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.70, 348.88 and 159.50 is: 220.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.70 : 348.88 = 159.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.70/348.88 = 159.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.70x = 348.88 × 159.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.70x = 55,646.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,646.36/252.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.21

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