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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.63, 380.10 and 166.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.63, 380.10 and 166.83 is: 250.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.63 : 380.10 = 166.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.63/380.10 = 166.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.63x = 380.10 × 166.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.63x = 63,411.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,411.46/253.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.02

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