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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.35, 349.61 and 165.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.35, 349.61 and 165.87 is: 228.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.35 : 349.61 = 165.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.35/349.61 = 165.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.35x = 349.61 × 165.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.35x = 57,988.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,988.98/253.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.89

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