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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.49, 347.14 and 158.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.49, 347.14 and 158.42 is: 218.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.49 : 347.14 = 158.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.49/347.14 = 158.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.49x = 347.14 × 158.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.49x = 54,991.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,991.79/251.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.66

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