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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.20, 345.13 and 156.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.20, 345.13 and 156.96 is: 216.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.20 : 345.13 = 156.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.20/345.13 = 156.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.20x = 345.13 × 156.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.20x = 54,171.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,171.60/250.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.51

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