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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.86, 379.05 and 166.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.86, 379.05 and 166.05 is: 248.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.86 : 379.05 = 166.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.86/379.05 = 166.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.86x = 379.05 × 166.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.86x = 62,941.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,941.25/252.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.92

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