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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.26, 376.82 and 158.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.26, 376.82 and 158.66 is: 237.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.26 : 376.82 = 158.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.26/376.82 = 158.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.26x = 376.82 × 158.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.26x = 59,786.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,786.26/251.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.95

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