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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.74, 380.45 and 171.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.74, 380.45 and 171.57 is: 257.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.74 : 380.45 = 171.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.74/380.45 = 171.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.74x = 380.45 × 171.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.74x = 65,272.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,272.95/253.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.24

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