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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.77, 380.84 and 116.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.77, 380.84 and 116.97 is: 175.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.77 : 380.84 = 116.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.77/380.84 = 116.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.77x = 380.84 × 116.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.77x = 44,546.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,546.27/253.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.54

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