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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.65, 347.16 and 157.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.65, 347.16 and 157.19 is: 216.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.65 : 347.16 = 157.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.65/347.16 = 157.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.65x = 347.16 × 157.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.65x = 54,568.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,568.34/251.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.84

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