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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.84, 380.58 and 80.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.84, 380.58 and 80.45 is: 120.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.84 : 380.58 = 80.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.84/380.58 = 80.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.84x = 380.58 × 80.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.84x = 30,615.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,615.76/253.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.61

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