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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.70, 379.05 and 166.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.70, 379.05 and 166.30 is: 249.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.70 : 379.05 = 166.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.70/379.05 = 166.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.70x = 379.05 × 166.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.70x = 63,036.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,036.02/252.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.45

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