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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.08, 379.60 and 79.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.08, 379.60 and 79.74 is: 119.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.08 : 379.60 = 79.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.08/379.60 = 79.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.08x = 379.60 × 79.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.08x = 30,269.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,269.10/253.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.60

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