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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.42, 349.74 and 160.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.42, 349.74 and 160.14 is: 221.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.42 : 349.74 = 160.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.42/349.74 = 160.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.42x = 349.74 × 160.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.42x = 56,007.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,007.36/253.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.01

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