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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.25, 379.44 and 123.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.25, 379.44 and 123.32 is: 184.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.25 : 379.44 = 123.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.25/379.44 = 123.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.25x = 379.44 × 123.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.25x = 46,790.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,790.64/253.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.76

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