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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.99, 380.45 and 116.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.99, 380.45 and 116.69 is: 174.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.99 : 380.45 = 116.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.99/380.45 = 116.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.99x = 380.45 × 116.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.99x = 44,394.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,394.58/253.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.79

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