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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.95, 350.26 and 159.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.95, 350.26 and 159.45 is: 219.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.95 : 350.26 = 159.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.95/350.26 = 159.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.95x = 350.26 × 159.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.95x = 55,848.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,848.96/253.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.92

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