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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.34, 349.62 and 166.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.34, 349.62 and 166.10 is: 229.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.34 : 349.62 = 166.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.34/349.62 = 166.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.34x = 349.62 × 166.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.34x = 58,071.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,071.88/253.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.23

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