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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.32, 379.80 and 157.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.32, 379.80 and 157.20 is: 235.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.32 : 379.80 = 157.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.32/379.80 = 157.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.32x = 379.80 × 157.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.32x = 59,704.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,704.56/253.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.69

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