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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.21, 380.08 and 116.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.21, 380.08 and 116.36 is: 174.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.21 : 380.08 = 116.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.21/380.08 = 116.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.21x = 380.08 × 116.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.21x = 44,223.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,223.91/253.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.65

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