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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.38, 349.75 and 160.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.38, 349.75 and 160.28 is: 221.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.38 : 349.75 = 160.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.38/349.75 = 160.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.38x = 349.75 × 160.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.38x = 56,057.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,057.93/253.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.24

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