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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.45, 349.61 and 160.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.45, 349.61 and 160.03 is: 220.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.45 : 349.61 = 160.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.45/349.61 = 160.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.45x = 349.61 × 160.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.45x = 55,948.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,948.09/253.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.75

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