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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.49, 349.88 and 160.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.49, 349.88 and 160.32 is: 221.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.49 : 349.88 = 160.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.49/349.88 = 160.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.49x = 349.88 × 160.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.49x = 56,091.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,091.96/253.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.28

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