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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.28, 380.32 and 172.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.28, 380.32 and 172.32 is: 258.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.28 : 380.32 = 172.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.28/380.32 = 172.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.28x = 380.32 × 172.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.28x = 65,536.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,536.74/253.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.75

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