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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.80, 380.70 and 167.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.80, 380.70 and 167.69 is: 251.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.80 : 380.70 = 167.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.80/380.70 = 167.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.80x = 380.70 × 167.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.80x = 63,837.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,837.68/253.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.53

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