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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.16, 349.43 and 159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.16, 349.43 and 159.96 is: 220.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.16 : 349.43 = 159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.16/349.43 = 159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.16x = 349.43 × 159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.16x = 55,894.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,894.02/253.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.79

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