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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.96, 380.91 and 176.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.96, 380.91 and 176.70 is: 265.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.96 : 380.91 = 176.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.96/380.91 = 176.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.96x = 380.91 × 176.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.96x = 67,306.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,306.80/253.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.03

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