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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.28, 346.74 and 158

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.28, 346.74 and 158 is: 218.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.28 : 346.74 = 158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.28/346.74 = 158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.28x = 346.74 × 158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.28x = 54,784.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,784.92/251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.02

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