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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.28, 346.80 and 158.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.28, 346.80 and 158.04 is: 218.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.28 : 346.80 = 158.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.28/346.80 = 158.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.28x = 346.80 × 158.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.28x = 54,808.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,808.27/251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.12

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