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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.95, 380.70 and 116.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.95, 380.70 and 116.91 is: 175.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.95 : 380.70 = 116.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.95/380.70 = 116.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.95x = 380.70 × 116.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.95x = 44,507.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,507.64/253.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.26

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