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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.41, 379.61 and 116.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.41, 379.61 and 116.27 is: 174.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.41 : 379.61 = 116.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.41/379.61 = 116.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.41x = 379.61 × 116.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.41x = 44,136.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,136.63/253.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.17

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