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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.71, 380.37 and 176.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.71, 380.37 and 176.81 is: 265.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.71 : 380.37 = 176.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.71/380.37 = 176.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.71x = 380.37 × 176.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.71x = 67,252.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,252.55/253.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.08

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