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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.94, 380.70 and 176.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.94, 380.70 and 176.68 is: 264.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.94 : 380.70 = 176.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.94/380.70 = 176.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.94x = 380.70 × 176.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.94x = 67,262.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,262.55/253.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.88

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