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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.32, 349.38 and 166.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.32, 349.38 and 166.14 is: 229.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.32 : 349.38 = 166.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.32/349.38 = 166.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.32x = 349.38 × 166.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.32x = 58,045.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,045.99/253.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.14

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