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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.50, 379.80 and 174.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.50, 379.80 and 174.12 is: 260.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.50 : 379.80 = 174.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.50/379.80 = 174.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.50x = 379.80 × 174.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.50x = 66,130.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,130.78/253.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.87

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