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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.97, 349.05 and 159.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.97, 349.05 and 159.73 is: 220.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.97 : 349.05 = 159.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.97/349.05 = 159.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.97x = 349.05 × 159.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.97x = 55,753.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,753.76/252.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.40

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