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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.98, 350.42 and 159.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.98, 350.42 and 159.53 is: 220.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.98 : 350.42 = 159.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.98/350.42 = 159.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.98x = 350.42 × 159.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.98x = 55,899.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,899.95/253.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.10

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