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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.73, 347.43 and 152.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.73, 347.43 and 152.16 is: 210.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.73 : 347.43 = 152.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.73/347.43 = 152.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.73x = 347.43 × 152.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.73x = 52,864.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,864.95/251.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.01

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