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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.08, 346.63 and 157.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.08, 346.63 and 157.85 is: 217.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.08 : 346.63 = 157.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.08/346.63 = 157.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.08x = 346.63 × 157.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.08x = 54,715.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,715.55/251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.92

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