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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.99, 379.65 and 166.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.99, 379.65 and 166.36 is: 249.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.99 : 379.65 = 166.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.99/379.65 = 166.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.99x = 379.65 × 166.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.99x = 63,159.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,159.67/252.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.66

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