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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.44, 379.56 and 157.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.44, 379.56 and 157.12 is: 235.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.44 : 379.56 = 157.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.44/379.56 = 157.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.44x = 379.56 × 157.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.44x = 59,636.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,636.47/253.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.31

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