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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.55, 345.68 and 157.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.55, 345.68 and 157.39 is: 217.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.55 : 345.68 = 157.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.55/345.68 = 157.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.55x = 345.68 × 157.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.55x = 54,406.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,406.58/250.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.15

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