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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.67, 380.57 and 173.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.67, 380.57 and 173.07 is: 259.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.67 : 380.57 = 173.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.67/380.57 = 173.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.67x = 380.57 × 173.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.67x = 65,864.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,864.38/253.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.65

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