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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.41, 349.66 and 166.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.41, 349.66 and 166.04 is: 229.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.41 : 349.66 = 166.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.41/349.66 = 166.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.41x = 349.66 × 166.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.41x = 58,055.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,055.38/253.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.10

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