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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.05, 379.37 and 179.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.05, 379.37 and 179.95 is: 269.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.05 : 379.37 = 179.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.05/379.37 = 179.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.05x = 379.37 × 179.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.05x = 68,267.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,267.63/253.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.78

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