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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.82, 347.48 and 157.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.82, 347.48 and 157.25 is: 216.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.82 : 347.48 = 157.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.82/347.48 = 157.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.82x = 347.48 × 157.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.82x = 54,641.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,641.23/251.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.99

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