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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.66, 350.16 and 166.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.66, 350.16 and 166.39 is: 229.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.66 : 350.16 = 166.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.66/350.16 = 166.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.66x = 350.16 × 166.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.66x = 58,263.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,263.12/253.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.69

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