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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.40, 380.52 and 171.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.40, 380.52 and 171.66 is: 257.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.40 : 380.52 = 171.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.40/380.52 = 171.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.40x = 380.52 × 171.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.40x = 65,320.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,320.06/253.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.77

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