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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.14, 379.52 and 170.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.14, 379.52 and 170.89 is: 256.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.14 : 379.52 = 170.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.14/379.52 = 170.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.14x = 379.52 × 170.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.14x = 64,856.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,856.17/253.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.21

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