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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.81, 347.52 and 158.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.81, 347.52 and 158.62 is: 218.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.81 : 347.52 = 158.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.81/347.52 = 158.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.81x = 347.52 × 158.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.81x = 55,123.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,123.62/251.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.91

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