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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.81, 350.50 and 166.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.81, 350.50 and 166.53 is: 229.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.81 : 350.50 = 166.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.81/350.50 = 166.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.81x = 350.50 × 166.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.81x = 58,368.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,368.77/253.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.97

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