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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.11, 378.86 and 179.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.11, 378.86 and 179.81 is: 269.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.11 : 378.86 = 179.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.11/378.86 = 179.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.11x = 378.86 × 179.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.11x = 68,120.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,120.02/253.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.13

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