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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.65, 350.10 and 155.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.65, 350.10 and 155.46 is: 214.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.65 : 350.10 = 155.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.65/350.10 = 155.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.65x = 350.10 × 155.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.65x = 54,426.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,426.55/253.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.57

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