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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.71, 379.70 and 176.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.71, 379.70 and 176.15 is: 263.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.71 : 379.70 = 176.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.71/379.70 = 176.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.71x = 379.70 × 176.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.71x = 66,881.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,881.38/253.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.61

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