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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.76, 347.45 and 158.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.76, 347.45 and 158.47 is: 218.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.76 : 347.45 = 158.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.76/347.45 = 158.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.76x = 347.45 × 158.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.76x = 55,060.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,060.69/251.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.70

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