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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.14, 379 and 166.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.14, 379 and 166.58 is: 249.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.14 : 379 = 166.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.14/379 = 166.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.14x = 379 × 166.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.14x = 63,133.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,133.82/253.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.40

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