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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.28, 379.84 and 171.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.28, 379.84 and 171.92 is: 257.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.28 : 379.84 = 171.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.28/379.84 = 171.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.28x = 379.84 × 171.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.28x = 65,302.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,302.09/253.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.83

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