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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.13, 346.77 and 158.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.13, 346.77 and 158.04 is: 218.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.13 : 346.77 = 158.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.13/346.77 = 158.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.13x = 346.77 × 158.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.13x = 54,803.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,803.53/251.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.23

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