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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.94, 350.53 and 155.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.94, 350.53 and 155.82 is: 215.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.94 : 350.53 = 155.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.94/350.53 = 155.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.94x = 350.53 × 155.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.94x = 54,620.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,620.51/253.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.10

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