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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.74, 346.11 and 157.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.74, 346.11 and 157.56 is: 217.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.74 : 346.11 = 157.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.74/346.11 = 157.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.74x = 346.11 × 157.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.74x = 54,533.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,533.09/250.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.49

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