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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.86, 381.06 and 117.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.86, 381.06 and 117.02 is: 175.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.86 : 381.06 = 117.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.86/381.06 = 117.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.86x = 381.06 × 117.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.86x = 44,589.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,589.74/253.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.65

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