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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.46, 346.68 and 158.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.46, 346.68 and 158.22 is: 218.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.46 : 346.68 = 158.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.46/346.68 = 158.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.46x = 346.68 × 158.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.46x = 54,851.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,851.71/251.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.13

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