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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.34, 349.83 and 160.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.34, 349.83 and 160.25 is: 221.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.34 : 349.83 = 160.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.34/349.83 = 160.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.34x = 349.83 × 160.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.34x = 56,058.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,058.51/253.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.28

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