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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.69, 380.79 and 171.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.69, 380.79 and 171.17 is: 256.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.69 : 380.79 = 171.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.69/380.79 = 171.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.69x = 380.79 × 171.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.69x = 65,177.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,177.92/253.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.92

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