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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253, 349 and 159.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253, 349 and 159.80 is: 220.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253 : 349 = 159.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253/349 = 159.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253x = 349 × 159.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253x = 55,770.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,770.20/253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.44

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