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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.18, 379.77 and 167.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.18, 379.77 and 167.06 is: 250.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.18 : 379.77 = 167.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.18/379.77 = 167.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.18x = 379.77 × 167.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.18x = 63,443.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,443.54/253.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.59

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