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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.92, 381.04 and 158

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.92, 381.04 and 158 is: 237.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.92 : 381.04 = 158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.92/381.04 = 158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.92x = 381.04 × 158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.92x = 60,204.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,204.32/253.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.10

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