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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.84, 350.38 and 166.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.84, 350.38 and 166.52 is: 229.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.84 : 350.38 = 166.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.84/350.38 = 166.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.84x = 350.38 × 166.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.84x = 58,345.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,345.28/253.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.85

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