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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.20, 379.45 and 166.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.20, 379.45 and 166.31 is: 249.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.20 : 379.45 = 166.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.20/379.45 = 166.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.20x = 379.45 × 166.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.20x = 63,105.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,105.00/253.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.23

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