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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.19, 380.04 and 170.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.19, 380.04 and 170.66 is: 256.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.19 : 380.04 = 170.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.19/380.04 = 170.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.19x = 380.04 × 170.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.19x = 64,857.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,857.63/253.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.16

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