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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.27, 349.48 and 160.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.27, 349.48 and 160.07 is: 220.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.27 : 349.48 = 160.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.27/349.48 = 160.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.27x = 349.48 × 160.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.27x = 55,939.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,939.12/253.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.87

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