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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.86, 380.67 and 173.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.86, 380.67 and 173.18 is: 259.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.86 : 380.67 = 173.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.86/380.67 = 173.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.86x = 380.67 × 173.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.86x = 65,924.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,924.43/253.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.69

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