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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.79, 347.61 and 158.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.79, 347.61 and 158.66 is: 219.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.79 : 347.61 = 158.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.79/347.61 = 158.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.79x = 347.61 × 158.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.79x = 55,150.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,150.06/251.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.03

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