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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.17, 379.31 and 166.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.17, 379.31 and 166.68 is: 249.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.17 : 379.31 = 166.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.17/379.31 = 166.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.17x = 379.31 × 166.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.17x = 63,222.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,222.56/253.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.72

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