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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.40, 346.74 and 158.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.40, 346.74 and 158.04 is: 217.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.40 : 346.74 = 158.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.40/346.74 = 158.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.40x = 346.74 × 158.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.40x = 54,798.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,798.79/251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.97

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