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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.83, 345.97 and 157.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.83, 345.97 and 157.58 is: 217.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.83 : 345.97 = 157.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.83/345.97 = 157.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.83x = 345.97 × 157.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.83x = 54,517.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,517.72/250.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.35

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