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Question

Solve the proportion.
16
50
=
x
156
.
25

Answer 1

Step 1: Multiply both sides by 25
16 x 25 = 400
50 x 25 = 1250

Step 2: Subtract 400 from both sides
1250 - 400 = 850

Step 3: Divide both sides by 50
850 / 50 = 17

Answer: x = 17

Answer 2

the first answer u got iis right ! the answer should be 17 !