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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.82, 346.31 and 157.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.82, 346.31 and 157.60 is: 217.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.82 : 346.31 = 157.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.82/346.31 = 157.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.82x = 346.31 × 157.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.82x = 54,578.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,578.46/250.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.60

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