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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.48, 346.98 and 158.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.48, 346.98 and 158.24 is: 218.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.48 : 346.98 = 158.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.48/346.98 = 158.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.48x = 346.98 × 158.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.48x = 54,906.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,906.12/251.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.33

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