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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.05, 349.34 and 165.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.05, 349.34 and 165.86 is: 228.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.05 : 349.34 = 165.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.05/349.34 = 165.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.05x = 349.34 × 165.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.05x = 57,941.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,941.53/253.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.97

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