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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.48, 346.92 and 158.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.48, 346.92 and 158.16 is: 218.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.48 : 346.92 = 158.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.48/346.92 = 158.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.48x = 346.92 × 158.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.48x = 54,869.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,869.58/251.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.18

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