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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.36, 380.16 and 116.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.36, 380.16 and 116.48 is: 174.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.36 : 380.16 = 116.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.36/380.16 = 116.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.36x = 380.16 × 116.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.36x = 44,281.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,281.04/253.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.78

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