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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.80, 350.23 and 160.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.80, 350.23 and 160.63 is: 221.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.80 : 350.23 = 160.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.80/350.23 = 160.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.80x = 350.23 × 160.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.80x = 56,255.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,255.69/253.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.65

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