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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.90, 347.52 and 158.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.90, 347.52 and 158.48 is: 218.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.90 : 347.52 = 158.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.90/347.52 = 158.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.90x = 347.52 × 158.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.90x = 55,074.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,074.97/251.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.64

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