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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.96, 348.90 and 154.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.96, 348.90 and 154.58 is: 213.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.96 : 348.90 = 154.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.96/348.90 = 154.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.96x = 348.90 × 154.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.96x = 53,932.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,932.96/252.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.21

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