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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.67, 380.30 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.67, 380.30 and 176.40 is: 264.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.67 : 380.30 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.67/380.30 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.67x = 380.30 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.67x = 67,084.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,084.04/253.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.46

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