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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.66, 347.50 and 158.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.66, 347.50 and 158.56 is: 218.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.66 : 347.50 = 158.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.66/347.50 = 158.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.66x = 347.50 × 158.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.66x = 55,097.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,097.47/251.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.94

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