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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.83, 349.07 and 159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.83, 349.07 and 159.60 is: 220.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.83 : 349.07 = 159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.83/349.07 = 159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.83x = 349.07 × 159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.83x = 55,710.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,710.77/252.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.35

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