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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.88, 348.98 and 159.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.88, 348.98 and 159.79 is: 220.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.88 : 348.98 = 159.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.88/348.98 = 159.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.88x = 348.98 × 159.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.88x = 55,763.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,763.51/252.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.51

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