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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.77, 350.04 and 166.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.77, 350.04 and 166.41 is: 229.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.77 : 350.04 = 166.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.77/350.04 = 166.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.77x = 350.04 × 166.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.77x = 58,250.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,250.16/253.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.54

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