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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.25, 349.39 and 159.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.25, 349.39 and 159.97 is: 220.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.25 : 349.39 = 159.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.25/349.39 = 159.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.25x = 349.39 × 159.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.25x = 55,889.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,889.37/253.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.69

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