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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.45, 349.68 and 166.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.45, 349.68 and 166.17 is: 229.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.45 : 349.68 = 166.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.45/349.68 = 166.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.45x = 349.68 × 166.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.45x = 58,106.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,106.33/253.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.26

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