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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.51, 350.01 and 160.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.51, 350.01 and 160.36 is: 221.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.51 : 350.01 = 160.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.51/350.01 = 160.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.51x = 350.01 × 160.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.51x = 56,127.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,127.60/253.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.40

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