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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.26, 349.67 and 166.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.26, 349.67 and 166.08 is: 229.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.26 : 349.67 = 166.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.26/349.67 = 166.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.26x = 349.67 × 166.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.26x = 58,073.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,073.19/253.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.30

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