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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.09, 346.62 and 157.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.09, 346.62 and 157.88 is: 217.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.09 : 346.62 = 157.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.09/346.62 = 157.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.09x = 346.62 × 157.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.09x = 54,723.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,723.58/251.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.95

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