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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.16, 345.08 and 158

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.16, 345.08 and 158 is: 217.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.16 : 345.08 = 158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.16/345.08 = 158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.16x = 345.08 × 158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.16x = 54,522.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,522.64/250.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.95

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