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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.50, 349.86 and 166.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.50, 349.86 and 166.37 is: 229.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.50 : 349.86 = 166.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.50/349.86 = 166.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.50x = 349.86 × 166.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.50x = 58,206.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,206.21/253.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.61

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