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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.36, 379.79 and 116.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.36, 379.79 and 116.37 is: 174.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.36 : 379.79 = 116.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.36/379.79 = 116.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.36x = 379.79 × 116.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.36x = 44,196.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,196.02/253.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.44

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