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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.48, 380.23 and 91.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.48, 380.23 and 91.17 is: 136.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.48 : 380.23 = 91.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.48/380.23 = 91.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.48x = 380.23 × 91.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.48x = 34,665.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,665.34/253.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.76

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