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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.63, 350.06 and 166.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.63, 350.06 and 166.30 is: 229.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.63 : 350.06 = 166.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.63/350.06 = 166.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.63x = 350.06 × 166.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.63x = 58,214.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,214.98/253.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.53

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