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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.40, 380.04 and 172.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.40, 380.04 and 172.22 is: 258.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.40 : 380.04 = 172.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.40/380.04 = 172.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.40x = 380.04 × 172.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.40x = 65,450.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,450.49/253.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.29

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