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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.94, 378.97 and 166.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.94, 378.97 and 166.17 is: 248.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.94 : 378.97 = 166.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.94/378.97 = 166.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.94x = 378.97 × 166.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.94x = 62,973.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,973.03/252.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.97

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