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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.72, 380.81 and 116.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.72, 380.81 and 116.88 is: 175.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.72 : 380.81 = 116.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.72/380.81 = 116.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.72x = 380.81 × 116.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.72x = 44,509.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,509.07/253.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.43

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