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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.40, 380.11 and 116.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.40, 380.11 and 116.49 is: 174.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.40 : 380.11 = 116.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.40/380.11 = 116.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.40x = 380.11 × 116.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.40x = 44,279.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,279.01/253.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.74

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