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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.94, 347.84 and 158.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.94, 347.84 and 158.78 is: 219.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.94 : 347.84 = 158.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.94/347.84 = 158.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.94x = 347.84 × 158.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.94x = 55,227.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,227.50/251.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.21

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