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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.96, 350.28 and 164.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.96, 350.28 and 164.17 is: 226.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.96 : 350.28 = 164.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.96/350.28 = 164.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.96x = 350.28 × 164.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.96x = 57,505.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,505.47/253.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.44

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