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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.79, 347.67 and 158.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.79, 347.67 and 158.68 is: 219.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.79 : 347.67 = 158.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.79/347.67 = 158.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.79x = 347.67 × 158.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.79x = 55,168.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,168.28/251.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.10

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