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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.13, 379.69 and 176.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.13, 379.69 and 176.18 is: 264.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.13 : 379.69 = 176.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.13/379.69 = 176.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.13x = 379.69 × 176.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.13x = 66,891.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,891.45/253.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.26

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