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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.09, 379.49 and 115.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.09, 379.49 and 115.97 is: 173.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.09 : 379.49 = 115.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.09/379.49 = 115.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.09x = 379.49 × 115.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.09x = 44,006.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,006.98/253.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.88

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