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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.67, 380.06 and 167.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.67, 380.06 and 167.18 is: 250.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.67 : 380.06 = 167.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.67/380.06 = 167.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.67x = 380.06 × 167.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.67x = 63,537.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,537.59/253.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.47

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