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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.93, 380.68 and 117.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.93, 380.68 and 117.04 is: 175.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.93 : 380.68 = 117.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.93/380.68 = 117.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.93x = 380.68 × 117.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.93x = 44,554.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,554.79/253.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.46

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