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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.99, 350.53 and 155.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.99, 350.53 and 155.67 is: 214.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.99 : 350.53 = 155.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.99/350.53 = 155.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.99x = 350.53 × 155.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.99x = 54,567.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,567.27/253.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.84

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