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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.55, 380.50 and 166.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.55, 380.50 and 166.93 is: 250.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.55 : 380.50 = 166.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.55/380.50 = 166.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.55x = 380.50 × 166.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.55x = 63,515.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,515.50/253.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.50

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