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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.76, 344.55 and 156.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.76, 344.55 and 156.46 is: 215.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.76 : 344.55 = 156.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.76/344.55 = 156.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.76x = 344.55 × 156.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.76x = 53,907.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,907.70/249.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.84

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