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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.01, 378.98 and 116.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.01, 378.98 and 116.17 is: 174.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.01 : 378.98 = 116.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.01/378.98 = 116.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.01x = 378.98 × 116.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.01x = 44,024.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,024.58/253.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.01

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