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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.85, 380.78 and 116.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.85, 380.78 and 116.86 is: 175.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.85 : 380.78 = 116.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.85/380.78 = 116.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.85x = 380.78 × 116.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.85x = 44,497.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,497.24/253.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.29

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