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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.60, 380.30 and 166.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.60, 380.30 and 166.94 is: 250.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.60 : 380.30 = 166.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.60/380.30 = 166.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.60x = 380.30 × 166.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.60x = 63,487.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,487.28/253.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.34

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