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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.57, 350.09 and 166.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.57, 350.09 and 166.27 is: 229.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.57 : 350.09 = 166.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.57/350.09 = 166.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.57x = 350.09 × 166.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.57x = 58,209.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,209.46/253.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.56

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