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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.17, 349.34 and 159.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.17, 349.34 and 159.77 is: 220.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.17 : 349.34 = 159.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.17/349.34 = 159.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.17x = 349.34 × 159.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.17x = 55,811.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,811.51/253.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.45

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