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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.58, 345.68 and 157.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.58, 345.68 and 157.44 is: 217.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.58 : 345.68 = 157.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.58/345.68 = 157.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.58x = 345.68 × 157.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.58x = 54,423.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,423.86/250.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.19

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