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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.26, 380.24 and 176.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.26, 380.24 and 176.03 is: 264.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.26 : 380.24 = 176.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.26/380.24 = 176.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.26x = 380.24 × 176.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.26x = 66,933.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,933.65/253.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.29

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