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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.40, 379.29 and 180.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.40, 379.29 and 180.23 is: 269.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.40 : 379.29 = 180.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.40/379.29 = 180.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.40x = 379.29 × 180.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.40x = 68,359.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,359.44/253.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.77

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