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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.23, 379.63 and 79.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.23, 379.63 and 79.79 is: 119.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.23 : 379.63 = 79.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.23/379.63 = 79.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.23x = 379.63 × 79.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.23x = 30,290.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,290.68/253.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.62

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