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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.03, 349.17 and 165.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.03, 349.17 and 165.85 is: 228.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.03 : 349.17 = 165.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.03/349.17 = 165.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.03x = 349.17 × 165.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.03x = 57,909.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,909.84/253.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.87

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