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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.36, 379.42 and 176.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.36, 379.42 and 176.12 is: 263.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.36 : 379.42 = 176.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.36/379.42 = 176.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.36x = 379.42 × 176.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.36x = 66,823.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,823.45/253.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.75

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