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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.04, 349.10 and 159.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.04, 349.10 and 159.76 is: 220.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.04 : 349.10 = 159.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.04/349.10 = 159.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.04x = 349.10 × 159.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.04x = 55,770.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,770.54/253.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.40

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