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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.65, 380.55 and 80.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.65, 380.55 and 80.35 is: 120.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.65 : 380.55 = 80.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.65/380.55 = 80.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.65x = 380.55 × 80.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.65x = 30,577.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,577.19/253.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.55

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