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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.30, 379.58 and 181.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.30, 379.58 and 181.12 is: 271.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.30 : 379.58 = 181.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.30/379.58 = 181.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.30x = 379.58 × 181.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.30x = 68,749.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,749.53/253.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.42

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