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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250, 345.06 and 156.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250, 345.06 and 156.76 is: 216.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250 : 345.06 = 156.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250/345.06 = 156.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250x = 345.06 × 156.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250x = 54,091.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,091.61/250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.37

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