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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.63, 347.24 and 158.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.63, 347.24 and 158.43 is: 218.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.63 : 347.24 = 158.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.63/347.24 = 158.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.63x = 347.24 × 158.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.63x = 55,014.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,014.93/251.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.64

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