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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.33, 379.49 and 166.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.33, 379.49 and 166.86 is: 249.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.33 : 379.49 = 166.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.33/379.49 = 166.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.33x = 379.49 × 166.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.33x = 63,320.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,320.87/253.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.96

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