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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.05, 346.38 and 157.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.05, 346.38 and 157.90 is: 217.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.05 : 346.38 = 157.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.05/346.38 = 157.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.05x = 346.38 × 157.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.05x = 54,693.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,693.40/251.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.86

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