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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.72, 380.83 and 176.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.72, 380.83 and 176.41 is: 264.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.72 : 380.83 = 176.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.72/380.83 = 176.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.72x = 380.83 × 176.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.72x = 67,182.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,182.22/253.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.79

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