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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.92, 379.39 and 166.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.92, 379.39 and 166.81 is: 250.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.92 : 379.39 = 166.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.92/379.39 = 166.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.92x = 379.39 × 166.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.92x = 63,284.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,284.68/252.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.21

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