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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.73, 380.43 and 80.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.73, 380.43 and 80.34 is: 120.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.73 : 380.43 = 80.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.73/380.43 = 80.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.73x = 380.43 × 80.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.73x = 30,563.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,563.75/253.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.46

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