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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.63, 380.13 and 172.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.63, 380.13 and 172.27 is: 258.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.63 : 380.13 = 172.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.63/380.13 = 172.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.63x = 380.13 × 172.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.63x = 65,484.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,484.13/253.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.19

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