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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.43, 380.03 and 116.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.43, 380.03 and 116.52 is: 174.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.43 : 380.03 = 116.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.43/380.03 = 116.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.43x = 380.03 × 116.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.43x = 44,278.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,278.61/253.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.72

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