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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.56, 347.04 and 158.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.56, 347.04 and 158.38 is: 218.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.56 : 347.04 = 158.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.56/347.04 = 158.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.56x = 347.04 × 158.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.56x = 54,964.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,964.20/251.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.49

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