What is the missing number '?' in the series.

5, 16, 51, 158, ?

Given: 5, 16, 51, 158, ?

Logic: 1st number $$\times$$ 3 then, added consecutive  odd numbers.​

5 × 3 + 1 = 16

16 × 3 + 3 = 51

51 × 3 + 5 = 158

Similarly,

158 × 3 + 7 = 481

The missing term is 481.

Thus, correct option is (c).