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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.20, 379.67 and 123.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.20, 379.67 and 123.22 is: 184.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.20 : 379.67 = 123.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.20/379.67 = 123.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.20x = 379.67 × 123.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.20x = 46,782.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,782.80/253.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.76

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