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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.65, 349.98 and 160.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.65, 349.98 and 160.34 is: 221.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.65 : 349.98 = 160.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.65/349.98 = 160.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.65x = 349.98 × 160.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.65x = 56,114.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,114.04/253.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.23

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