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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.02, 348.93 and 165.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.02, 348.93 and 165.54 is: 228.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.02 : 348.93 = 165.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.02/348.93 = 165.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.02x = 348.93 × 165.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.02x = 57,761.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,761.87/253.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.29

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