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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.90, 348.71 and 159.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.90, 348.71 and 159.53 is: 219.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.90 : 348.71 = 159.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.90/348.71 = 159.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.90x = 348.71 × 159.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.90x = 55,627.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,627.17/252.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.96

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