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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.38, 349.83 and 160.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.38, 349.83 and 160.17 is: 221.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.38 : 349.83 = 160.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.38/349.83 = 160.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.38x = 349.83 × 160.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.38x = 56,032.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,032.27/253.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.14

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