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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.52, 344.24 and 156.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.52, 344.24 and 156.16 is: 215.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.52 : 344.24 = 156.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.52/344.24 = 156.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.52x = 344.24 × 156.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.52x = 53,756.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,756.52/249.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.44

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