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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.71, 350.01 and 160.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.71, 350.01 and 160.43 is: 221.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.71 : 350.01 = 160.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.71/350.01 = 160.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.71x = 350.01 × 160.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.71x = 56,150.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,150.35/253.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.32

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