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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.03, 349.43 and 165.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.03, 349.43 and 165.75 is: 228.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.03 : 349.43 = 165.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.03/349.43 = 165.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.03x = 349.43 × 165.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.03x = 57,918.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,918.02/253.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.90

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