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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.79, 346.02 and 157.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.79, 346.02 and 157.58 is: 217.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.79 : 346.02 = 157.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.79/346.02 = 157.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.79x = 346.02 × 157.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.79x = 54,524.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,524.10/250.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.41

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