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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.67, 380.35 and 116.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.67, 380.35 and 116.83 is: 175.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.67 : 380.35 = 116.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.67/380.35 = 116.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.67x = 380.35 × 116.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.67x = 44,436.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,436.29/253.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.17

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