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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.34, 349.74 and 160.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.34, 349.74 and 160.18 is: 221.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.34 : 349.74 = 160.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.34/349.74 = 160.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.34x = 349.74 × 160.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.34x = 56,020.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,020.53/253.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.13

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