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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.35, 380.14 and 116.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.35, 380.14 and 116.50 is: 174.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.35 : 380.14 = 116.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.35/380.14 = 116.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.35x = 380.14 × 116.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.35x = 44,286.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,286.97/253.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.80

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