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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.88, 349.14 and 159.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.88, 349.14 and 159.67 is: 220.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.88 : 349.14 = 159.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.88/349.14 = 159.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.88x = 349.14 × 159.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.88x = 55,747.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,747.18/252.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.45

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