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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.90, 350.50 and 160.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.90, 350.50 and 160.68 is: 221.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.90 : 350.50 = 160.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.90/350.50 = 160.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.90x = 350.50 × 160.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.90x = 56,318.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,318.34/253.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.81

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