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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.62, 350.07 and 165.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.62, 350.07 and 165.23 is: 228.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.62 : 350.07 = 165.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.62/350.07 = 165.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.62x = 350.07 × 165.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.62x = 57,840.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,840.32/253.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.06

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