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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.14, 349.22 and 165.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.14, 349.22 and 165.84 is: 228.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.14 : 349.22 = 165.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.14/349.22 = 165.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.14x = 349.22 × 165.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.14x = 57,914.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,914.64/253.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.79

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