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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.34, 349.45 and 153.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.34, 349.45 and 153.73 is: 212.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.34 : 349.45 = 153.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.34/349.45 = 153.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.34x = 349.45 × 153.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.34x = 53,721.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,721.00/253.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.05

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