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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.98, 347.62 and 158.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.98, 347.62 and 158.70 is: 218.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.98 : 347.62 = 158.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.98/347.62 = 158.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.98x = 347.62 × 158.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.98x = 55,167.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,167.29/251.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.94

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