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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.88, 350.25 and 160.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.88, 350.25 and 160.59 is: 221.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.88 : 350.25 = 160.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.88/350.25 = 160.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.88x = 350.25 × 160.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.88x = 56,246.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,246.65/253.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.55

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