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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.80, 348.83 and 159.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.80, 348.83 and 159.38 is: 219.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.80 : 348.83 = 159.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.80/348.83 = 159.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.80x = 348.83 × 159.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.80x = 55,595.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,595.89/252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.92

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