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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.18, 380.22 and 166.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.18, 380.22 and 166.69 is: 250.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.18 : 380.22 = 166.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.18/380.22 = 166.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.18x = 380.22 × 166.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.18x = 63,378.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,378.87/253.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.33

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