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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.13, 349.27 and 160.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.13, 349.27 and 160.00 is: 220.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.13 : 349.27 = 160.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.13/349.27 = 160.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.13x = 349.27 × 160.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.13x = 55,884.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,884.34/253.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.77

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