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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.39, 346.92 and 158.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.39, 346.92 and 158.11 is: 218.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.39 : 346.92 = 158.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.39/346.92 = 158.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.39x = 346.92 × 158.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.39x = 54,851.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,851.52/251.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.19

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