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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.35, 346.81 and 158.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.35, 346.81 and 158.13 is: 218.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.35 : 346.81 = 158.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.35/346.81 = 158.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.35x = 346.81 × 158.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.35x = 54,841.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,841.07/251.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.19

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