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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.56, 379.98 and 157.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.56, 379.98 and 157.48 is: 236.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.56 : 379.98 = 157.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.56/379.98 = 157.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.56x = 379.98 × 157.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.56x = 59,839.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,839.25/253.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.00

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