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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.10, 378.85 and 174.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.10, 378.85 and 174.55 is: 261.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.10 : 378.85 = 174.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.10/378.85 = 174.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.10x = 378.85 × 174.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.10x = 66,128.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,128.27/253.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.28

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