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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.65, 379.74 and 156.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.65, 379.74 and 156.81 is: 234.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.65 : 379.74 = 156.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.65/379.74 = 156.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.65x = 379.74 × 156.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.65x = 59,547.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,547.03/253.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.76

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