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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.37, 349.70 and 164.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.37, 349.70 and 164.84 is: 227.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.37 : 349.70 = 164.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.37/349.70 = 164.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.37x = 349.70 × 164.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.37x = 57,643.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,643.72/253.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.51

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