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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.46, 349.64 and 155.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.46, 349.64 and 155.18 is: 214.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.46 : 349.64 = 155.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.46/349.64 = 155.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.46x = 349.64 × 155.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.46x = 54,257.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,257.14/253.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.07

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