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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.18, 379.41 and 176.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.18, 379.41 and 176.01 is: 263.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.18 : 379.41 = 176.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.18/379.41 = 176.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.18x = 379.41 × 176.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.18x = 66,779.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,779.95/253.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.76

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