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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.49, 379.96 and 116.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.49, 379.96 and 116.50 is: 174.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.49 : 379.96 = 116.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.49/379.96 = 116.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.49x = 379.96 × 116.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.49x = 44,265.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,265.34/253.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.62

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