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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.46, 349.80 and 164.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.46, 349.80 and 164.96 is: 227.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.46 : 349.80 = 164.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.46/349.80 = 164.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.46x = 349.80 × 164.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.46x = 57,703.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,703.01/253.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.66

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