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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.06, 379.33 and 176.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.06, 379.33 and 176.06 is: 263.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.06 : 379.33 = 176.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.06/379.33 = 176.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.06x = 379.33 × 176.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.06x = 66,784.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,784.20/253.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.91

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