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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.82, 344.65 and 156.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.82, 344.65 and 156.53 is: 215.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.82 : 344.65 = 156.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.82/344.65 = 156.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.82x = 344.65 × 156.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.82x = 53,946.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,946.34/249.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.94

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