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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.14, 349.34 and 159.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.14, 349.34 and 159.85 is: 220.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.14 : 349.34 = 159.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.14/349.34 = 159.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.14x = 349.34 × 159.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.14x = 55,842.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,842.00/253.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.60

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