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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.84, 380.80 and 158.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.84, 380.80 and 158.32 is: 237.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.84 : 380.80 = 158.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.84/380.80 = 158.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.84x = 380.80 × 158.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.84x = 60,288.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,288.26/253.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.50

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