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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.22, 346.66 and 151.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.22, 346.66 and 151.67 is: 209.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.22 : 346.66 = 151.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.22/346.66 = 151.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.22x = 346.66 × 151.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.22x = 52,577.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,577.16/251.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.29

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