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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.54, 380.32 and 80.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.54, 380.32 and 80.21 is: 120.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.54 : 380.32 = 80.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.54/380.32 = 80.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.54x = 380.32 × 80.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.54x = 30,503.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,503.16/253.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.31

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