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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.93, 378.98 and 166.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.93, 378.98 and 166.16 is: 248.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.93 : 378.98 = 166.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.93/378.98 = 166.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.93x = 378.98 × 166.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.93x = 62,968.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,968.59/252.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.96

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