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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.48, 345.60 and 157.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.48, 345.60 and 157.24 is: 216.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.48 : 345.60 = 157.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.48/345.60 = 157.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.48x = 345.60 × 157.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.48x = 54,342.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,342.14/250.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.95

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