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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.16, 379.18 and 156.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.16, 379.18 and 156.76 is: 234.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.16 : 379.18 = 156.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.16/379.18 = 156.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.16x = 379.18 × 156.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.16x = 59,440.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,440.26/253.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.79

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