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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.15, 349.23 and 158.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.15, 349.23 and 158.69 is: 218.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.15 : 349.23 = 158.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.15/349.23 = 158.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.15x = 349.23 × 158.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.15x = 55,417.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,417.56/253.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.91

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