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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.86, 346.17 and 157.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.86, 346.17 and 157.65 is: 217.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.86 : 346.17 = 157.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.86/346.17 = 157.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.86x = 346.17 × 157.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.86x = 54,572.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,572.91/250.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.55

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