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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.38, 349.84 and 166.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.38, 349.84 and 166.16 is: 229.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.38 : 349.84 = 166.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.38/349.84 = 166.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.38x = 349.84 × 166.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.38x = 58,129.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,129.41/253.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.42

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