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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.46, 346.91 and 158.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.46, 346.91 and 158.07 is: 218.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.46 : 346.91 = 158.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.46/346.91 = 158.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.46x = 346.91 × 158.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.46x = 54,833.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,833.54/251.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.06

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