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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.68, 380.40 and 116.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.68, 380.40 and 116.77 is: 175.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.68 : 380.40 = 116.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.68/380.40 = 116.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.68x = 380.40 × 116.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.68x = 44,417.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,417.41/253.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.10

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