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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.96, 381.15 and 117.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.96, 381.15 and 117.18 is: 175.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.96 : 381.15 = 117.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.96/381.15 = 117.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.96x = 381.15 × 117.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.96x = 44,663.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,663.16/253.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.87

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