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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.67, 380.43 and 172.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.67, 380.43 and 172.46 is: 258.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.67 : 380.43 = 172.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.67/380.43 = 172.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.67x = 380.43 × 172.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.67x = 65,609.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,609.91/253.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.65

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