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Solve the proportion.
16
50
=
x
156
.
25
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