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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.94, 347.69 and 158.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.94, 347.69 and 158.64 is: 218.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.94 : 347.69 = 158.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.94/347.69 = 158.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.94x = 347.69 × 158.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.94x = 55,158.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,158.59/251.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.93

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