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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.02, 379.26 and 115.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.02, 379.26 and 115.98 is: 173.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.02 : 379.26 = 115.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.02/379.26 = 115.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.02x = 379.26 × 115.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.02x = 43,986.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,986.57/253.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.85

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