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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.66, 347.19 and 158.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.66, 347.19 and 158.40 is: 218.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.66 : 347.19 = 158.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.66/347.19 = 158.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.66x = 347.19 × 158.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.66x = 54,994.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,994.90/251.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.53

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