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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.24, 346.91 and 158.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.24, 346.91 and 158.00 is: 218.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.24 : 346.91 = 158.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.24/346.91 = 158.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.24x = 346.91 × 158.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.24x = 54,809.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,809.26/251.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.16

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