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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.13, 349.25 and 164.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.13, 349.25 and 164.61 is: 227.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.13 : 349.25 = 164.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.13/349.25 = 164.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.13x = 349.25 × 164.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.13x = 57,490.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,490.53/253.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.12

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