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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.98, 379.83 and 166.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.98, 379.83 and 166.04 is: 249.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.98 : 379.83 = 166.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.98/379.83 = 166.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.98x = 379.83 × 166.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.98x = 63,066.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,066.97/252.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.30

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