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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.72, 380.06 and 171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.72, 380.06 and 171.20 is: 256.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.72 : 380.06 = 171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.72/380.06 = 171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.72x = 380.06 × 171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.72x = 65,066.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,066.27/253.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.45

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