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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.08, 346.31 and 157.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.08, 346.31 and 157.75 is: 217.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.08 : 346.31 = 157.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.08/346.31 = 157.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.08x = 346.31 × 157.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.08x = 54,629.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,629.61/251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.58

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