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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.66, 345.98 and 157.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.66, 345.98 and 157.34 is: 217.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.66 : 345.98 = 157.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.66/345.98 = 157.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.66x = 345.98 × 157.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.66x = 54,436.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,436.49/250.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.17

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