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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.98, 350.26 and 160.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.98, 350.26 and 160.57 is: 221.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.98 : 350.26 = 160.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.98/350.26 = 160.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.98x = 350.26 × 160.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.98x = 56,241.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,241.89/253.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.44

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