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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.46, 380.04 and 116.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.46, 380.04 and 116.55 is: 174.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.46 : 380.04 = 116.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.46/380.04 = 116.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.46x = 380.04 × 116.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.46x = 44,293.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,293.22/253.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.75

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