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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.84, 350.28 and 165.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.84, 350.28 and 165.44 is: 228.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.84 : 350.28 = 165.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.84/350.28 = 165.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.84x = 350.28 × 165.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.84x = 57,950.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,950.32/253.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.29

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