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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.94, 380.67 and 117.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.94, 380.67 and 117.02 is: 175.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.94 : 380.67 = 117.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.94/380.67 = 117.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.94x = 380.67 × 117.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.94x = 44,546.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,546.00/253.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.42

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