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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.35, 379.21 and 180.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.35, 379.21 and 180.04 is: 269.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.35 : 379.21 = 180.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.35/379.21 = 180.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.35x = 379.21 × 180.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.35x = 68,272.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,272.97/253.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.48

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