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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.09, 349.14 and 159.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.09, 349.14 and 159.73 is: 220.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.09 : 349.14 = 159.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.09/349.14 = 159.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.09x = 349.14 × 159.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.09x = 55,768.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,768.13/253.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.35

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