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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.48, 380.09 and 176.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.48, 380.09 and 176.48 is: 264.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.48 : 380.09 = 176.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.48/380.09 = 176.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.48x = 380.09 × 176.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.48x = 67,076.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,076.82/253.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.63

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