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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.82, 347.69 and 158.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.82, 347.69 and 158.60 is: 218.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.82 : 347.69 = 158.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.82/347.69 = 158.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.82x = 347.69 × 158.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.82x = 55,143.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,143.63/251.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.98

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