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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.95, 346.47 and 157.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.95, 346.47 and 157.74 is: 217.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.95 : 346.47 = 157.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.95/346.47 = 157.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.95x = 346.47 × 157.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.95x = 54,652.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,652.18/250.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.78

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