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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.90, 380.73 and 117.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.90, 380.73 and 117.01 is: 175.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.90 : 380.73 = 117.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.90/380.73 = 117.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.90x = 380.73 × 117.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.90x = 44,549.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,549.22/253.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.46

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