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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.89, 380.58 and 116.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.89, 380.58 and 116.87 is: 175.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.89 : 380.58 = 116.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.89/380.58 = 116.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.89x = 380.58 × 116.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.89x = 44,476.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,476.48/253.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.18

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