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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.13, 346.56 and 157.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.13, 346.56 and 157.93 is: 217.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.13 : 346.56 = 157.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.13/346.56 = 157.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.13x = 346.56 × 157.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.13x = 54,732.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,732.22/251.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.94

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