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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.51, 379.73 and 116.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.51, 379.73 and 116.67 is: 174.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.51 : 379.73 = 116.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.51/379.73 = 116.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.51x = 379.73 × 116.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.51x = 44,302.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,302.52/253.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.76

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