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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.56, 349.82 and 160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.56, 349.82 and 160.44 is: 221.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.56 : 349.82 = 160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.56/349.82 = 160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.56x = 349.82 × 160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.56x = 56,125.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,125.12/253.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.35

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