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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.05, 379.80 and 176.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.05, 379.80 and 176.49 is: 264.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.05 : 379.80 = 176.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.05/379.80 = 176.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.05x = 379.80 × 176.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.05x = 67,030.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,030.90/253.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.89

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