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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.80, 380.50 and 116.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.80, 380.50 and 116.77 is: 175.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.80 : 380.50 = 116.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.80/380.50 = 116.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.80x = 380.50 × 116.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.80x = 44,430.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,430.99/253.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.06

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