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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.62, 350.07 and 165.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.62, 350.07 and 165.15 is: 227.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.62 : 350.07 = 165.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.62/350.07 = 165.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.62x = 350.07 × 165.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.62x = 57,814.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,814.06/253.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.96

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