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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.62, 380.16 and 166.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.62, 380.16 and 166.68 is: 249.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.62 : 380.16 = 166.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.62/380.16 = 166.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.62x = 380.16 × 166.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.62x = 63,365.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,365.07/253.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.84

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