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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.32, 346.68 and 157.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.32, 346.68 and 157.90 is: 217.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.32 : 346.68 = 157.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.32/346.68 = 157.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.32x = 346.68 × 157.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.32x = 54,740.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,740.56/251.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.81

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