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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.75, 350.03 and 165.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.75, 350.03 and 165.26 is: 227.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.75 : 350.03 = 165.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.75/350.03 = 165.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.75x = 350.03 × 165.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.75x = 57,844.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,844.21/253.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.96

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