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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.97, 350.60 and 160.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.97, 350.60 and 160.73 is: 221.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.97 : 350.60 = 160.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.97/350.60 = 160.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.97x = 350.60 × 160.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.97x = 56,351.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,351.94/253.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.88

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