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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.65, 380.48 and 116.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.65, 380.48 and 116.66 is: 174.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.65 : 380.48 = 116.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.65/380.48 = 116.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.65x = 380.48 × 116.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.65x = 44,384.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,384.31/253.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.98

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