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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.73, 380.73 and 167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.73, 380.73 and 167.20 is: 250.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.73 : 380.73 = 167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.73/380.73 = 167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.73x = 380.73 × 167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.73x = 63,658.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,658.06/253.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.89

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