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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.84, 348.80 and 158.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.84, 348.80 and 158.30 is: 218.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.84 : 348.80 = 158.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.84/348.80 = 158.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.84x = 348.80 × 158.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.84x = 55,212.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,212.50/252.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.37

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