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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.47, 349.79 and 166.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.47, 349.79 and 166.31 is: 229.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.47 : 349.79 = 166.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.47/349.79 = 166.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.47x = 349.79 × 166.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.47x = 58,170.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,170.99/253.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.50

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