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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.11, 349.14 and 165.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.11, 349.14 and 165.63 is: 228.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.11 : 349.14 = 165.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.11/349.14 = 165.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.11x = 349.14 × 165.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.11x = 57,828.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,828.06/253.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.47

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