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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.56, 349.83 and 166.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.56, 349.83 and 166.35 is: 229.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.56 : 349.83 = 166.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.56/349.83 = 166.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.56x = 349.83 × 166.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.56x = 58,194.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,194.22/253.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.51

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