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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.03, 379.22 and 114.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.03, 379.22 and 114.11 is: 171.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.03 : 379.22 = 114.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.03/379.22 = 114.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.03x = 379.22 × 114.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.03x = 43,271.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,271.32/253.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.01

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