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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.61, 379.86 and 116.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.61, 379.86 and 116.45 is: 174.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.61 : 379.86 = 116.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.61/379.86 = 116.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.61x = 379.86 × 116.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.61x = 44,234.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,234.70/253.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.42

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