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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.03, 379.78 and 123.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.03, 379.78 and 123.10 is: 184.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.03 : 379.78 = 123.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.03/379.78 = 123.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.03x = 379.78 × 123.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.03x = 46,749.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,749.89/253.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.76

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