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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.94, 349.10 and 159.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.94, 349.10 and 159.72 is: 220.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.94 : 349.10 = 159.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.94/349.10 = 159.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.94x = 349.10 × 159.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.94x = 55,758.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,758.25/252.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.44

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