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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.74, 350.04 and 155.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.74, 350.04 and 155.46 is: 214.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.74 : 350.04 = 155.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.74/350.04 = 155.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.74x = 350.04 × 155.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.74x = 54,417.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,417.22/253.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.46

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