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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.79, 346.10 and 152.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.79, 346.10 and 152.55 is: 210.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.79 : 346.10 = 152.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.79/346.10 = 152.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.79x = 346.10 × 152.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.79x = 52,796.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,796.79/250.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.53

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