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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.17, 349.58 and 164.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.17, 349.58 and 164.70 is: 227.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.17 : 349.58 = 164.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.17/349.58 = 164.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.17x = 349.58 × 164.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.17x = 57,575.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,575.00/253.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.42

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