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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.17, 349.39 and 159.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.17, 349.39 and 159.91 is: 220.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.17 : 349.39 = 159.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.17/349.39 = 159.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.17x = 349.39 × 159.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.17x = 55,870.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,870.28/253.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.68

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