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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.73, 380.90 and 155.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.73, 380.90 and 155.95 is: 234.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.73 : 380.90 = 155.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.73/380.90 = 155.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.73x = 380.90 × 155.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.73x = 59,400.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,400.79/253.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.11

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