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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.29, 349.75 and 164.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.29, 349.75 and 164.82 is: 227.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.29 : 349.75 = 164.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.29/349.75 = 164.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.29x = 349.75 × 164.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.29x = 57,644.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,644.97/253.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.58

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