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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.35, 379.82 and 116.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.35, 379.82 and 116.39 is: 174.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.35 : 379.82 = 116.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.35/379.82 = 116.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.35x = 379.82 × 116.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.35x = 44,208.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,208.49/253.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.50

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