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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.64, 346.03 and 157.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.64, 346.03 and 157.41 is: 217.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.64 : 346.03 = 157.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.64/346.03 = 157.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.64x = 346.03 × 157.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.64x = 54,468.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,468.19/250.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.31

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