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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.39, 379.81 and 116.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.39, 379.81 and 116.23 is: 174.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.39 : 379.81 = 116.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.39/379.81 = 116.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.39x = 379.81 × 116.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.39x = 44,145.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,145.32/253.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.22

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