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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.76, 380.10 and 116.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.76, 380.10 and 116.91 is: 175.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.76 : 380.10 = 116.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.76/380.10 = 116.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.76x = 380.10 × 116.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.76x = 44,437.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,437.49/253.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.12

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