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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.53, 380.70 and 172.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.53, 380.70 and 172.33 is: 258.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.53 : 380.70 = 172.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.53/380.70 = 172.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.53x = 380.70 × 172.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.53x = 65,605.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,605.08/253.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.77

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