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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.32, 379.68 and 166.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.32, 379.68 and 166.38 is: 249.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.32 : 379.68 = 166.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.32/379.68 = 166.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.32x = 379.68 × 166.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.32x = 63,171.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,171.16/253.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.37

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