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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.73, 379.23 and 166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.73, 379.23 and 166.20 is: 249.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.73 : 379.23 = 166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.73/379.23 = 166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.73x = 379.23 × 166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.73x = 63,028.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,028.03/252.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.39

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