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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.95, 349.28 and 159.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.95, 349.28 and 159.80 is: 220.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.95 : 349.28 = 159.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.95/349.28 = 159.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.95x = 349.28 × 159.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.95x = 55,814.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,814.94/252.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.66

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