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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.79, 380.68 and 116.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.79, 380.68 and 116.97 is: 175.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.79 : 380.68 = 116.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.79/380.68 = 116.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.79x = 380.68 × 116.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.79x = 44,528.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,528.14/253.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.45

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