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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.12, 375.81 and 158.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.12, 375.81 and 158.52 is: 237.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.12 : 375.81 = 158.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.12/375.81 = 158.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.12x = 375.81 × 158.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.12x = 59,574.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,574.81/251.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.24

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