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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.17, 379.92 and 170.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.17, 379.92 and 170.95 is: 256.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.17 : 379.92 = 170.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.17/379.92 = 170.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.17x = 379.92 × 170.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.17x = 64,947.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,947.73/253.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.54

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