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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.80, 348.96 and 159.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.80, 348.96 and 159.61 is: 220.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.80 : 348.96 = 159.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.80/348.96 = 159.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.80x = 348.96 × 159.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.80x = 55,694.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,694.96/252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.31

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