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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.30, 349.32 and 166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.30, 349.32 and 166 is: 228.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.30 : 349.32 = 166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.30/349.32 = 166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.30x = 349.32 × 166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.30x = 57,987.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,987.12/253.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.93

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