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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.67, 346.92 and 158.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.67, 346.92 and 158.37 is: 218.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.67 : 346.92 = 158.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.67/346.92 = 158.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.67x = 346.92 × 158.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.67x = 54,941.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,941.72/251.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.31

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