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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.10, 349.49 and 160.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.10, 349.49 and 160.00 is: 220.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.10 : 349.49 = 160.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.10/349.49 = 160.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.10x = 349.49 × 160.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.10x = 55,915.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,915.85/253.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.92

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