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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.65, 380.61 and 171.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.65, 380.61 and 171.37 is: 257.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.65 : 380.61 = 171.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.65/380.61 = 171.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.65x = 380.61 × 171.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.65x = 65,224.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,224.18/253.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.14

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