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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.77, 348.66 and 154.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.77, 348.66 and 154.53 is: 213.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.77 : 348.66 = 154.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.77/348.66 = 154.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.77x = 348.66 × 154.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.77x = 53,878.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,878.43/252.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.16

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