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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.88, 350.27 and 165.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.88, 350.27 and 165.35 is: 228.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.88 : 350.27 = 165.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.88/350.27 = 165.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.88x = 350.27 × 165.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.88x = 57,917.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,917.14/253.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.13

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