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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.64, 377.30 and 166.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.64, 377.30 and 166.04 is: 248.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.64 : 377.30 = 166.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.64/377.30 = 166.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.64x = 377.30 × 166.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.64x = 62,646.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,646.89/251.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.95

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