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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.59, 347.07 and 158.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.59, 347.07 and 158.23 is: 218.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.59 : 347.07 = 158.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.59/347.07 = 158.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.59x = 347.07 × 158.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.59x = 54,916.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,916.89/251.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.28

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