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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.84, 350.24 and 155.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.84, 350.24 and 155.60 is: 214.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.84 : 350.24 = 155.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.84/350.24 = 155.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.84x = 350.24 × 155.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.84x = 54,497.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,497.34/253.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.69

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