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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.34, 380.04 and 116.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.34, 380.04 and 116.38 is: 174.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.34 : 380.04 = 116.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.34/380.04 = 116.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.34x = 380.04 × 116.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.34x = 44,229.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,229.06/253.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.58

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