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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253, 349.22 and 161

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253, 349.22 and 161 is: 222.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253 : 349.22 = 161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253/349.22 = 161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253x = 349.22 × 161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253x = 56,224.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,224.42/253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.23

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