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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.16, 378.88 and 175.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.16, 378.88 and 175.94 is: 263.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.16 : 378.88 = 175.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.16/378.88 = 175.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.16x = 378.88 × 175.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.16x = 66,659.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,659.23/253.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.31

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