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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.63, 349.86 and 165.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.63, 349.86 and 165.07 is: 227.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.63 : 349.86 = 165.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.63/349.86 = 165.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.63x = 349.86 × 165.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.63x = 57,751.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,751.39/253.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.70

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