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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.60, 380.72 and 155.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.60, 380.72 and 155.86 is: 233.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.60 : 380.72 = 155.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.60/380.72 = 155.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.60x = 380.72 × 155.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.60x = 59,336.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,336.34/253.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.98

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