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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.23, 349.46 and 153.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.23, 349.46 and 153.68 is: 212.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.23 : 349.46 = 153.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.23/349.46 = 153.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.23x = 349.46 × 153.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.23x = 53,703.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,703.27/253.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.08

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