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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.35, 379.98 and 172.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.35, 379.98 and 172.08 is: 258.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.35 : 379.98 = 172.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.35/379.98 = 172.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.35x = 379.98 × 172.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.35x = 65,386.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,386.96/253.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.09

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