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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.49, 349.90 and 160.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.49, 349.90 and 160.39 is: 221.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.49 : 349.90 = 160.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.49/349.90 = 160.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.49x = 349.90 × 160.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.49x = 56,120.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,120.46/253.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.39

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