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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.64, 347.41 and 158.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.64, 347.41 and 158.41 is: 218.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.64 : 347.41 = 158.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.64/347.41 = 158.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.64x = 347.41 × 158.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.64x = 55,033.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,033.22/251.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.70

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