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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.38, 346.96 and 158.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.38, 346.96 and 158.18 is: 218.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.38 : 346.96 = 158.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.38/346.96 = 158.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.38x = 346.96 × 158.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.38x = 54,881.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,881.13/251.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.32

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