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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.12, 379.67 and 116.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.12, 379.67 and 116.13 is: 174.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.12 : 379.67 = 116.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.12/379.67 = 116.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.12x = 379.67 × 116.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.12x = 44,091.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,091.08/253.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.19

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