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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.76, 347.56 and 158.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.76, 347.56 and 158.56 is: 218.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.76 : 347.56 = 158.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.76/347.56 = 158.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.76x = 347.56 × 158.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.76x = 55,109.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,109.11/251.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.90

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