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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.08, 349.32 and 165.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.08, 349.32 and 165.72 is: 228.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.08 : 349.32 = 165.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.08/349.32 = 165.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.08x = 349.32 × 165.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.08x = 57,889.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,889.31/253.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.74

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