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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.52, 379.97 and 166.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.52, 379.97 and 166.85 is: 250.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.52 : 379.97 = 166.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.52/379.97 = 166.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.52x = 379.97 × 166.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.52x = 63,397.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,397.99/253.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.07

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