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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.90, 350.52 and 160.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.90, 350.52 and 160.78 is: 221.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.90 : 350.52 = 160.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.90/350.52 = 160.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.90x = 350.52 × 160.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.90x = 56,356.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,356.61/253.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.96

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