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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.01, 379.52 and 171.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.01, 379.52 and 171.65 is: 257.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.01 : 379.52 = 171.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.01/379.52 = 171.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.01x = 379.52 × 171.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.01x = 65,143.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,143.75/253.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.48

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