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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.36, 380.16 and 116.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.36, 380.16 and 116.44 is: 174.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.36 : 380.16 = 116.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.36/380.16 = 116.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.36x = 380.16 × 116.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.36x = 44,264.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,264.88/253.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.71

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