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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.03, 379.75 and 166.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.03, 379.75 and 166.34 is: 249.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.03 : 379.75 = 166.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.03/379.75 = 166.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.03x = 379.75 × 166.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.03x = 63,166.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,166.78/253.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.64

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