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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.50, 380.41 and 166.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.50, 380.41 and 166.63 is: 250.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.50 : 380.41 = 166.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.50/380.41 = 166.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.50x = 380.41 × 166.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.50x = 63,386.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,386.89/253.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.05

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