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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.23, 379.68 and 79.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.23, 379.68 and 79.85 is: 119.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.23 : 379.68 = 79.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.23/379.68 = 79.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.23x = 379.68 × 79.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.23x = 30,317.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,317.45/253.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.72

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