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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.92, 380.52 and 157.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.92, 380.52 and 157.44 is: 235.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.92 : 380.52 = 157.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.92/380.52 = 157.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.92x = 380.52 × 157.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.92x = 59,909.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,909.07/253.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.94

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