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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.43, 345.81 and 157.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.43, 345.81 and 157.34 is: 217.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.43 : 345.81 = 157.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.43/345.81 = 157.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.43x = 345.81 × 157.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.43x = 54,408.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,408.02/250.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.26

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