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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.56, 350.01 and 166.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.56, 350.01 and 166.38 is: 229.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.56 : 350.01 = 166.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.56/350.01 = 166.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.56x = 350.01 × 166.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.56x = 58,234.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,234.66/253.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.67

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