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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.75, 380.24 and 171.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.75, 380.24 and 171.38 is: 256.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.75 : 380.24 = 171.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.75/380.24 = 171.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.75x = 380.24 × 171.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.75x = 65,167.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,167.23/253.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.82

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