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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.80, 350.37 and 165.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.80, 350.37 and 165.33 is: 228.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.80 : 350.37 = 165.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.80/350.37 = 165.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.80x = 350.37 × 165.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.80x = 57,926.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,926.67/253.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.24

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