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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.15, 346.75 and 158.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.15, 346.75 and 158.03 is: 218.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.15 : 346.75 = 158.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.15/346.75 = 158.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.15x = 346.75 × 158.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.15x = 54,795.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,795.17/251.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.18

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