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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.08, 379.14 and 171.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.08, 379.14 and 171.84 is: 257.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.08 : 379.14 = 171.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.08/379.14 = 171.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.08x = 379.14 × 171.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.08x = 65,151.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,151.42/253.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.43

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