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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.21, 349.27 and 159.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.21, 349.27 and 159.80 is: 220.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.21 : 349.27 = 159.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.21/349.27 = 159.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.21x = 349.27 × 159.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.21x = 55,813.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,813.35/253.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.42

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