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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.42, 379.99 and 166.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.42, 379.99 and 166.75 is: 250.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.42 : 379.99 = 166.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.42/379.99 = 166.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.42x = 379.99 × 166.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.42x = 63,363.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,363.33/253.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.03

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