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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.86, 380.95 and 116.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.86, 380.95 and 116.93 is: 175.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.86 : 380.95 = 116.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.86/380.95 = 116.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.86x = 380.95 × 116.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.86x = 44,542.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,542.29/253.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.46

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