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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.89, 350.33 and 166.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.89, 350.33 and 166.50 is: 229.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.89 : 350.33 = 166.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.89/350.33 = 166.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.89x = 350.33 × 166.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.89x = 58,329.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,329.11/253.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.74

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