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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.36, 346.68 and 158.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.36, 346.68 and 158.01 is: 217.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.36 : 346.68 = 158.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.36/346.68 = 158.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.36x = 346.68 × 158.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.36x = 54,778.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,778.91/251.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.93

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