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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.75, 380.68 and 80.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.75, 380.68 and 80.44 is: 120.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.75 : 380.68 = 80.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.75/380.68 = 80.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.75x = 380.68 × 80.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.75x = 30,622.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,622.45/253.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.68

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