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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.68, 379.90 and 181.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.68, 379.90 and 181.59 is: 271.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.68 : 379.90 = 181.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.68/379.90 = 181.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.68x = 379.90 × 181.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.68x = 68,986.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,986.04/253.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.94

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