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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.66, 344.39 and 157.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.66, 344.39 and 157.50 is: 217.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.66 : 344.39 = 157.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.66/344.39 = 157.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.66x = 344.39 × 157.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.66x = 54,241.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,241.43/249.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.26

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