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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.63, 380.56 and 116.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.63, 380.56 and 116.58 is: 174.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.63 : 380.56 = 116.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.63/380.56 = 116.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.63x = 380.56 × 116.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.63x = 44,365.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,365.68/253.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.92

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