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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.92, 380.34 and 172.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.92, 380.34 and 172.92 is: 259.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.92 : 380.34 = 172.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.92/380.34 = 172.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.92x = 380.34 × 172.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.92x = 65,768.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,768.39/253.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.01

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