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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.54, 380.55 and 157.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.54, 380.55 and 157.54 is: 236.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.54 : 380.55 = 157.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.54/380.55 = 157.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.54x = 380.55 × 157.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.54x = 59,951.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,951.85/253.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.46

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