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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.17, 379.49 and 144.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.17, 379.49 and 144.72 is: 216.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.17 : 379.49 = 144.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.17/379.49 = 144.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.17x = 379.49 × 144.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.17x = 54,919.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,919.07/253.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.93

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