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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.59, 346.03 and 157.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.59, 346.03 and 157.49 is: 217.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.59 : 346.03 = 157.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.59/346.03 = 157.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.59x = 346.03 × 157.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.59x = 54,498.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,498.27/250.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.48

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