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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.70, 347.36 and 158.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.70, 347.36 and 158.41 is: 218.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.70 : 347.36 = 158.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.70/347.36 = 158.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.70x = 347.36 × 158.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.70x = 55,025.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,025.30/251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.61

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