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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.67, 380.12 and 166.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.67, 380.12 and 166.91 is: 250.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.67 : 380.12 = 166.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.67/380.12 = 166.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.67x = 380.12 × 166.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.67x = 63,443.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,443.09/253.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.11

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