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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.59, 346.96 and 158.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.59, 346.96 and 158.30 is: 218.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.59 : 346.96 = 158.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.59/346.96 = 158.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.59x = 346.96 × 158.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.59x = 54,924.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,924.24/251.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.31

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