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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.28, 379.76 and 171.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.28, 379.76 and 171.10 is: 256.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.28 : 379.76 = 171.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.28/379.76 = 171.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.28x = 379.76 × 171.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.28x = 64,974.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,974.42/253.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.54

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