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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.60, 349.79 and 159.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.60, 349.79 and 159.10 is: 219.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.60 : 349.79 = 159.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.60/349.79 = 159.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.60x = 349.79 × 159.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.60x = 55,651.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,651.83/253.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.45

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