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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.77, 348.82 and 154.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.77, 348.82 and 154.58 is: 213.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.77 : 348.82 = 154.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.77/348.82 = 154.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.77x = 348.82 × 154.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.77x = 53,919.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,919.24/252.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.32

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