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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.86, 350.10 and 160.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.86, 350.10 and 160.50 is: 221.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.86 : 350.10 = 160.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.86/350.10 = 160.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.86x = 350.10 × 160.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.86x = 56,191.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,191.05/253.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.35

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