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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.22, 379.87 and 170.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.22, 379.87 and 170.90 is: 256.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.22 : 379.87 = 170.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.22/379.87 = 170.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.22x = 379.87 × 170.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.22x = 64,919.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,919.78/253.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.38

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