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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.48, 380.58 and 166.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.48, 380.58 and 166.54 is: 250.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.48 : 380.58 = 166.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.48/380.58 = 166.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.48x = 380.58 × 166.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.48x = 63,381.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,381.79/253.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.05

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