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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.91, 347.63 and 158.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.91, 347.63 and 158.63 is: 218.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.91 : 347.63 = 158.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.91/347.63 = 158.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.91x = 347.63 × 158.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.91x = 55,142.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,142.02/251.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.90

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