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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.70, 347.51 and 158.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.70, 347.51 and 158.49 is: 218.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.70 : 347.51 = 158.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.70/347.51 = 158.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.70x = 347.51 × 158.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.70x = 55,076.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,076.07/251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.82

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