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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.40, 379.76 and 116.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.40, 379.76 and 116.51 is: 174.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.40 : 379.76 = 116.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.40/379.76 = 116.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.40x = 379.76 × 116.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.40x = 44,243.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,243.36/253.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.60

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