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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.14, 349.47 and 164.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.14, 349.47 and 164.70 is: 227.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.14 : 349.47 = 164.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.14/349.47 = 164.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.14x = 349.47 × 164.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.14x = 57,556.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,556.71/253.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.37

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