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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.43, 347.19 and 158.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.43, 347.19 and 158.34 is: 218.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.43 : 347.19 = 158.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.43/347.19 = 158.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.43x = 347.19 × 158.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.43x = 54,974.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,974.06/251.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.65

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