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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.69, 350.17 and 154.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.69, 350.17 and 154.11 is: 212.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.69 : 350.17 = 154.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.69/350.17 = 154.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.69x = 350.17 × 154.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.69x = 53,964.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,964.70/253.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.72

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