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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.72, 348.60 and 154.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.72, 348.60 and 154.48 is: 213.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.72 : 348.60 = 154.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.72/348.60 = 154.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.72x = 348.60 × 154.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.72x = 53,851.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,851.73/252.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.09

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