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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.39, 346.64 and 158.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.39, 346.64 and 158.02 is: 217.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.39 : 346.64 = 158.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.39/346.64 = 158.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.39x = 346.64 × 158.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.39x = 54,777.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,777.23/251.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.90

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