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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.49, 349.89 and 166.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.49, 349.89 and 166.18 is: 229.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.49 : 349.89 = 166.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.49/349.89 = 166.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.49x = 349.89 × 166.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.49x = 58,144.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,144.72/253.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.38

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