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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.95, 350.66 and 155.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.95, 350.66 and 155.73 is: 215.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.95 : 350.66 = 155.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.95/350.66 = 155.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.95x = 350.66 × 155.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.95x = 54,608.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,608.28/253.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.04

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