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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.81, 350.25 and 166.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.81, 350.25 and 166.51 is: 229.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.81 : 350.25 = 166.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.81/350.25 = 166.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.81x = 350.25 × 166.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.81x = 58,320.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,320.13/253.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.78

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